Dracula and Son (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, Dracula and Son is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. With angry villagers driving them away from their castle in Transylvania, Dracula and his son Ferdinand head abroad. Dracula ends up in London, England where he becomes a horror movie star exploiting his vampire status. His son, meanwhile, is ashamed of his roots and ends up a night watchman in Paris, France where he falls for a girl. Naturally, tensions arise when father and son are reunited and both take a liking to the same girl.
Who’s in it. Dracula and Son stars Christopher Lee as Le prince des Ténèbres, Bernard Ménez as Ferdinant, Catherine Breillat as Herminie Poitevin and Bernard Alane as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dracula and Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dracula and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dracula and Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dracula and Son (1976)?
- In US, Dracula and Son is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dracula and Son worth watching?
- Dracula and Son holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dracula and Son?
- Dracula and Son stars Christopher Lee, Bernard Ménez, Catherine Breillat, Bernard Alane and Raymond Bussières.
- When was Dracula and Son released?
- Dracula and Son was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.