Wolf Children

2012 · 117 min · Animation

Original title: おおかみこどもの雨と雪

Recommended from age 8. Father's death, wolves and solo child-rearing.

Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.

Good to know

Death or separation
Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.

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Availability as of 17 October 2026. Data from JustWatch.

TMDb user score

8.22,557 votes · TMDb

What it’s about

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

Genres: Animation, Family, Drama, Fantasy

If your child is sensitive

If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.

Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First)

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