Dracula (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1958, Dracula is a horror film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 82 minutes. “Who will his bride be tonight?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
Who’s in it. Dracula stars Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing, Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, Michael Gough as Arthur Holmwood and Melissa Stribling as Mina Holmwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dracula has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dracula tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dracula (1958)?
- In US, Dracula is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dracula worth watching?
- Dracula holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dracula?
- Dracula stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling and Carol Marsh.
- When was Dracula released?
- Dracula was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.