Leptirica (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Leptirica is a drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Đorđe Kadijević, running about 63 minutes. “If fear has its name, then it is LEPTIRICA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man wants to marry the beautiful daughter of a landowner who refuses to allow the marriage. To prove his worth, the young man becomes a miller in a vampire-infested local mill.
Who’s in it. Leptirica stars Mirjana Nikolić as Radojka, Petar Božović as Strahinja, Vasja Stanković as Kmet and Slobodan 'Cica' Perović as Živan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Leptirica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leptirica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leptirica tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leptirica (1973)?
- In US, Leptirica is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leptirica worth watching?
- Leptirica holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leptirica?
- Leptirica stars Mirjana Nikolić, Petar Božović, Vasja Stanković, Slobodan 'Cica' Perović and Aleksandar 'Aca' Stojković.
- When was Leptirica released?
- Leptirica was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.