Nocturna (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Nocturna is a comedy, horror and music film directed by Harry Hurwitz, running about 85 minutes. “From Transylvania to Manhattan… She'll Get Under Your Skin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard times have fallen on the Transylvanian House of Dracula. To help pay the taxes, Castle Dracula has been converted into the Hotel Transylvania. Dracula himself is aging and toothless, being cared for by his granddaughter Nocturna. When Nocturna books a disco group to play The Claret Room and winds up falling in love with one of the backup guitarists, a mortal named Jimmy, she notices that she is able to see her reflection when she dances, so she decides to follow Jimmy to New York in search of mortality.
Who’s in it. Nocturna stars Nai Bonet as Nocturna, John Carradine as Count Dracula, Yvonne De Carlo as Jugulia Vein and Theodore Gottlieb as Theodore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Nocturna has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nocturna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nocturna tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nocturna (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nocturna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nocturna worth watching?
- Nocturna holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nocturna?
- Nocturna stars Nai Bonet, John Carradine, Yvonne De Carlo, Theodore Gottlieb and Sy Richardson.
- When was Nocturna released?
- Nocturna was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.