Looking to watch The Howling? Joe Dante's 1981 Horror film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, and Tubi TV. The film holds a 66% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Howling is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, The Howling is available to watch for free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Tubi TV.
The Howling is included with your Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Mar 13, 1981
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 17, 1982
Watch the The Howling Collection
The Howling
1981
Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch
1986
The Marsupials: The Howling III
1987
Howling IV: The Original Nightmare
1988
Howling V: The Rebirth
1990
Howling VI: The Freaks
1991
Howling: New Moon Rising
1995
The Howling: Reborn
2011
