Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, Nosferatu the Vampyre is a drama and horror film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 107 minutes. “Nosferatu… he who is doomed to wander alone in darkness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jonathan Harker, a real estate agent, goes to Transylvania to visit the mysterious Count Dracula and formalize the purchase of a property in Wismar. Once Jonathan is caught under his evil spell, Dracula travels to Wismar where he meets the beautiful Lucy, Jonathan's wife, while a plague spreads through the town, now ruled by death.
Who’s in it. Nosferatu the Vampyre stars Klaus Kinski as Count Dracula, Isabelle Adjani as Lucy Harker, Bruno Ganz as Jonathan Harker and Roland Topor as Renfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Nosferatu the Vampyre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nosferatu the Vampyre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nosferatu the Vampyre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)?
- In US, Nosferatu the Vampyre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nosferatu the Vampyre worth watching?
- Nosferatu the Vampyre holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nosferatu the Vampyre?
- Nosferatu the Vampyre stars Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor and Walter Ladengast.
- When was Nosferatu the Vampyre released?
- Nosferatu the Vampyre was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.