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Dracula

1931·Movie
1h 14min·NR
IMDb7.3Metacritic717.2Rotten Tomatoes96%82%

Where to watch

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Dracula fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!

A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves and drives the agent to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
Gothic HorrorClassic Monster MovieIconic PerformanceAtmosphericSlow BurnMysteriousSupernaturalOld HollywoodTransylvania

Crew

Directed by:
Karl Freund, Tod Browning, Herman Schlom
Written by:
John L. Balderston, Tod Browning, Bram Stoker
Produced by:
Tod Browning, Carl Laemmle Jr., E.M. Asher
Composed by:
William Hedgcock, Heinz Roemheld, Heinz Roemheld

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Dracula

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dracula legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Dracula is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dracula worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dracula rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dracula?

1 h 14 min

Dracula runs 1 h 14 min.

Is Dracula based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dracula?

Critics84
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Dracula higher (84) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Dracula a box office hit?

Budget$355,000
Box office$700,000

Roughly broke even. It cost about $355,000 to make and earned $700,000 worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Dracula in?

EnglishHungarianLatin

It was made in English, with some Hungarian, Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dracula?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dracula in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dracula use?

Large HamLarge HamCreepy BasementOminous Opera CapeAge LiftShot-for-Shot RemakeMelodramatic PauseYou Have Failed MeVampires Are Sex GodsVoluntary ShapeshiftingChewing the SceneryVillain Protagonistand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for Dracula, including Large Ham, Large Ham, Creepy Basement.