Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Kernel Score: 84% · 6,320 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1994-11-11
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?
Worth watching. A vampire tells a reporter his life story, from 18th-century New Orleans to modern times. It's lush, dark and moody, with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise both effective and a young Kirsten Dunst standing out.
Watch it if you
- like gothic, atmospheric horror
- enjoy long, character-based vampire stories
- want a dark, romantic mood
Skip it if you
- want fast scares
- dislike slow, talky storytelling
Best for: Rainy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Interview with the Vampire
- Stream: YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.
Interview with the Vampire parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Interview with the Vampire is an R-rated gothic horror film with vampire violence and dark themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated gothic horror involving vampire bites and death across centuries, including a child vampire character.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — R rating and gothic romance themes suggest some sensuality, though no explicit detail is given in signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Interview with the Vampire
If you liked Interview with the Vampire, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) — 85%: Lavish, romantic vampire tale with a gothic feel
- Let the Right One In (2008) — 87%: Tender, eerie vampire story about loneliness
- Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) — 82%: Moody, classic take on the vampire myth
- Frankenstein (2025) — 87%: Gothic story about a creature and his maker
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) — 88%: Slow-burn horror built on dread and atmosphere
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) — 85%: Dark, sensuous period story with a strange obsessive character
Director
Neil Jordan
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Lestat
- Brad Pitt as Louis
- Antonio Banderas as Armand
- Christian Slater as Malloy
- Stephen Rea as Santiago
- Kirsten Dunst as Claudia
- Domiziana Giordano as Madeleine
- Thandiwe Newton as Yvette
- Laure Marsac as Mortal Woman on Stage
- John McConnell as Gambler
Interview with the Vampire FAQ
Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?
Worth watching. A vampire tells a reporter his life story, from 18th-century New Orleans to modern times. It's lush, dark and moody, with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise both effective and a young Kirsten Dunst standing out.
Where can I watch Interview with the Vampire?
In the US you can stream Interview with the Vampire on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Interview with the Vampire OK for kids?
Interview with the Vampire is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Interview with the Vampire is an R-rated gothic horror film with vampire violence and dark themes.
What movies are like Interview with the Vampire?
If you liked Interview with the Vampire, try Bram Stoker's Dracula, Let the Right One In, Nosferatu the Vampyre and Frankenstein.