Blade (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, Blade is an action and horror film directed by Stephen Norrington, running about 121 minutes. “Part man. Part vampire. All hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
Who’s in it. Blade stars Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks / Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Abraham Whistler and N'Bushe Wright as Dr. Karen Jenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $131.2M 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 Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blade (1998)?
- In US, Blade 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 Blade worth watching?
- Blade holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blade?
- Blade stars Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright and Donal Logue.
- When was Blade released?
- Blade was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.