Nosferatu (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1922, Nosferatu is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 94 minutes. “A symphony of horror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The mysterious Count Orlok summons Thomas Hutter to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen. After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger
Who’s in it. Nosferatu stars Max Schreck as Count Orlok, Gustav von Wangenheim as Hutter, Greta Schröder as Ellen and Georg H. Schnell as Harding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Nosferatu has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nosferatu 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 Nosferatu (1922)?
- In US, Nosferatu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 worth watching?
- Nosferatu holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nosferatu?
- Nosferatu stars Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schröder, Georg H. Schnell and Ruth Landshoff.
- When was Nosferatu released?
- Nosferatu was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.