The Howling
“Imagine your worst fear a reality.”
After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.
Where to watch The Howling in United States
Can I watch The Howling in United States? Yes — you can stream The Howling in United States on fuboTV, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
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Where is The Howling streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | — |
About The Howling
The Howling is a 1981 English-language horror film directed by Joe Dante. The cast is led by Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
The Howling was produced by AVCO Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors, and Wescom Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 21, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Writers
- Terence H. Winkless, John Sayles
- Release date
- January 21, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors, Wescom Productions
The Howling cast & crew
The Howling was directed by Joe Dante and written by Terence H. Winkless and John Sayles.
The cast features Dee Wallace as Karen White, Patrick Macnee as Dr. George Waggner, Dennis Dugan as Chris, Christopher Stone as R. William 'Bill' Neill, Belinda Balaski as Terry Fisher, and Kevin McCarthy as Fred Francis.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pino Donaggio, cinematography is by John Hora, and it was produced by Daniel H. Blatt and Jack Conrad.
Is The Howling worth watching?
The Howling holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 939 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Howling is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Howling
In United States, you can stream The Howling on fuboTV, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Howling
Dee Wallace
Karen White
Patrick Macnee
Dr. George Waggner
Dennis Dugan
Chris
Christopher Stone
R. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda Balaski
Terry Fisher
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Francis
John Carradine
Erle Kenton
Slim Pickens
Sam Newfield
Elisabeth Brooks
Marsha Quist
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
Margie Impert
Donna
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton
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The Howling — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Howling in United States?
The Howling is streaming on fuboTV, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Howling on fuboTV?
Yes — The Howling is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Howling in?
The Howling is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Howling?
The Howling runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Howling rated?
The Howling is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 939 ratings.
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