Transylvania 6-5000 (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Transylvania 6-5000 is a comedy and horror film directed by Rudy De Luca, running about 93 minutes. “WANTED: Two thrill-seeking reporters, brains optional, looking to dig up the story of the century. For information call...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two reporters travel to a strange castle in Transylvania to investigate the apparent reappearance of Frankenstein, and encounter the sensitive Wolfman, the Vampiress Odette and a whole cast of other weirdos.
Who’s in it. Transylvania 6-5000 stars Jeff Goldblum as Jack Harrison, Joseph Bologna as Dr. Malavaqua, Ed Begley Jr. as Gil Turner and Carol Kane as Lupi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Transylvania 6-5000 has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Transylvania 6-5000 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transylvania 6-5000 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)?
- In US, Transylvania 6-5000 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Transylvania 6-5000 worth watching?
- Transylvania 6-5000 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transylvania 6-5000?
- Transylvania 6-5000 stars Jeff Goldblum, Joseph Bologna, Ed Begley Jr., Carol Kane and Jeffrey Jones.
- When was Transylvania 6-5000 released?
- Transylvania 6-5000 was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.