Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1992, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, running about 86 minutes. “She knows a sucker when she sees one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blonde, bouncy Buffy is your typical high school cheerleader. But all that changes when a strange man informs her she's been chosen by fate to kill vampires.
Who’s in it. Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Kristy Swanson as Buffy Summers, Donald Sutherland as Merrick Jamison-Smythe, Paul Reubens as Amilyn and Rutger Hauer as Lothos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)?
- In US, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer and Luke Perry.
- When was Buffy the Vampire Slayer released?
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.