Dracula (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Dracula is a horror and romance film directed by John Badham, running about 109 minutes. “Throughout history he has filled the hearts of men with terror, and the hearts of women with desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romanticized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 classic. Count Dracula is a subject of fatal attraction to more than one English maiden lady, as he seeks an immortal bride.
Who’s in it. Dracula stars Frank Langella as Count Dracula, Laurence Olivier as Prof. Abraham Van Helsing, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Jack Seward and Kate Nelligan as Lucy Seward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dracula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1979)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dracula?
- Dracula stars Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan and Trevor Eve.
- When was Dracula released?
- Dracula was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.