Dracula
Seen it?1979 | 109 min | Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Interview with the Vampire or Nosferatu, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$31 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Badham
- Frank LangellaCount Dracula
- Laurence OlivierProf. Abraham Van Helsing
- Donald PleasenceDr. Jack Seward
- Kate NelliganLucy Seward
- Trevor EveJonathan Harker
- Jan FrancisMina Van Helsing
- Janine DuvitskiAnnie
- Tony HaygarthMilo Renfield
- Teddy TurnerSwales
- Sylvester McCoyWalter