Dracula (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1931, Dracula is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Tod Browning, running about 74 minutes. “The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British estate agent Renfield travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a castle in London and is, unbeknownst to Renfield, a vampire. After Dracula enslaves Renfield and drives him to insanity, the pair sail to London together, and as Dracula begins preying on London socialites, the two become the subject of study for a supernaturalist professor, Abraham Van Helsing.
Who’s in it. Dracula stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula, Helen Chandler as Mina Seward, David Manners as John Harker and Dwight Frye as Renfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dracula has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $700K 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 Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dracula 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 Dracula (1931)?
- In US, Dracula 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 Dracula worth watching?
- Dracula holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dracula?
- Dracula stars Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye and Edward Van Sloan.
- When was Dracula released?
- Dracula was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.