Wolfwalkers (2020)

A young hunter's life is upended when she discovers a secret tribe of humans who can transform into wolves.

First release year

2020

Runtime (minutes)

103

Production countries

Ireland; Luxembourg; France

Original languages

English

Directors

Tomm Moore; Ross Stewart

Writers

Will Collins · screenplay; Tomm Moore · story; Ross Stewart · story

Genres

animated; fantasy; adventure

Themes

prejudice; friendship; nature vs. civilization

Tone and mood

ethereal; mesmerizing; fantasy

Setting

Ireland in 1650

Premise and plot tags

coming-of-age; father-daughter relationship; werewolves; Celtic mythology

Source material / true-story basis

original concept

Franchise connections

Irish Folklore Trilogy

Reception

The film received universal acclaim, described as a mesmerizing Celtic-inspired adventure with profound philosophies and stellar voice work. It was praised for its beauty and technical animation ability.

Reported review scores

Metacritic · score: 87 · scale: 100 · review count: 28

Awards and nominations

Satellite Award · Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature · win; Annie Award · Best Director for Moore and Stewart · win; Annie Award · Best Independent Animated Feature · win; Academy Awards · Best Animated Feature Film · nomination; Golden Globe Awards · Best Animated Feature Film · nomination; BAFTA Awards · Best Animated Feature Film · nomination

Production trivia

The visual design of the forest is inspired by the Book of Kells.; The animation uses a unique 2D style alternating between a woodblock aesthetic and loose expressive line work.; The film's visual design uses contrasting styles to represent the conflict between the forest and the town of Kilkenny.

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