Count Dracula (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, Count Dracula is a thriller, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Philip Saville, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. For those familiar with Bram Stoker's novel, this adaptation follows the book quite closely in most respects. Jonathan Harker visits the Count in Transylvania to help him with preparations to move to England. Harker becomes Dracula's prisoner and discovers Dracula's true nature. After Dracula makes his way to England, Harker becomes involved in an effort to track down and destroy the Count, eventually chasing the vampire back to his castle.
Who’s in it. Count Dracula stars Louis Jourdan as Count Dracula, Frank Finlay as Abraham van Helsing, Susan Penhaligon as Lucy Westenra and Judi Bowker as Wilhelmina Westenra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Count Dracula has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Dracula tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Dracula (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Count Dracula change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Count Dracula worth watching?
- Count Dracula holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Count Dracula?
- Count Dracula stars Louis Jourdan, Frank Finlay, Susan Penhaligon, Judi Bowker and Jack Shepherd.
- When was Count Dracula released?
- Count Dracula was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.