Vampire Hunter D (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Vampire Hunter D is a fantasy, horror and animation film directed by Toyoo Ashida, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In a far-future time ruled by the supernatural, a young girl requests the help of a vampire hunter to kill the vampire who has bitten her and thus prevent her from becoming a vampire herself.
Who’s in it. Vampire Hunter D stars Kaneto Shiozawa as D (voice), Michie Tomizawa as Doris Lang (voice), Seizō Katō as Count Magnus Lee (voice) and Ichiro Nagai as Left Hand / Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Vampire Hunter D has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampire Hunter D page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vampire Hunter D tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vampire Hunter D (1985)?
- In US, Vampire Hunter D is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vampire Hunter D worth watching?
- Vampire Hunter D holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vampire Hunter D?
- Vampire Hunter D stars Kaneto Shiozawa, Michie Tomizawa, Seizō Katō, Ichiro Nagai and Kazuyuki Sogabe.
- When was Vampire Hunter D released?
- Vampire Hunter D was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.