The Breed (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.4

The Breed poster

Released in 2001, The Breed is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Oblowitz, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Vampires have come out of the shadows and are living as normal citizens. Two policemen, one a vampire, are assigned to track down a serial killer who tears the throat of his victims and drains their blood.

Who’s in it. The Breed stars Adrian Paul as Aaron Gray, Bokeem Woodbine as Steve Grant, Bai Ling as Lucy Westenra and Péter Halász as Cross, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Breed has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breed page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Breed 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 The Breed (2001)?
In US, The Breed is available to stream on Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Breed worth watching?
The Breed holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Breed?
The Breed stars Adrian Paul, Bokeem Woodbine, Bai Ling, Péter Halász and James Booth.
When was The Breed released?
The Breed was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.