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Renfield

2023·Movie
1h 33min·R

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Fantasy, crime, and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Sucks to be him.

Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.
Gory Action-ComedyDark HumorVampire LoreToxic Relationship SatireStylized ViolenceCreature FeatureRedemption ArcEnergetic PaceEnsemble Cast

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Renfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Renfield legally?

Renfield is included with a subscription to Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Renfield worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Renfield rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Renfield?

1 h 33 min

Renfield runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Renfield?

Critics56
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Renfield higher (67) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Renfield a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$26 million

No. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.

What language is Renfield in?

EnglishThai

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

In how many countries can I watch Renfield?

123ADAEAGAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+109

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Renfield in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Renfield use?

BookendsTorture CellarBad BossChewing the SceneryThe DragonWe Can Rule TogetherDied in Your Arms TonightIgnored EpiphanyPolitically Incorrect VillainDeconstructive ParodyTropaholics AnonymousAnti-Heroand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 storytelling tropes for Renfield, including Bookends, Torture Cellar, Bad Boss.