Tender Dracula (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1974, Tender Dracula is a fantasy and horror film directed by Pierre Grunstein, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Two writers and their girlfriends visit the castle of an actor who specializes in playing vampire roles. As the night progresses, they begin to wonder if the man is an actor playing a vampire, or a vampire playing an actor.
Who’s in it. Tender Dracula stars Peter Cushing as MacGregor, Alida Valli as Héloïse, Bernard Ménez as Alfred and Miou-Miou as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Tender Dracula has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tender Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tender Dracula tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tender Dracula (1974)?
- In US, Tender Dracula is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tender Dracula worth watching?
- Tender Dracula holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tender Dracula?
- Tender Dracula stars Peter Cushing, Alida Valli, Bernard Ménez, Miou-Miou and Nathalie Courval.
- When was Tender Dracula released?
- Tender Dracula was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.