Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Kernel Score: 81% · 2,361 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2013-12-12
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is Only Lovers Left Alive worth watching?
Worth watching. Jim Jarmusch's vampire romance trades blood and scares for mood, music and weary, witty romance. It's slow and hip by design, and works best if you let its atmosphere wash over you.
Watch it if you
- like mood-driven, slow-burn films
- enjoy offbeat takes on vampires
- appreciate music and atmosphere over plot
Skip it if you
- want horror or action
- need a fast plot
Best for: Late-night, in the mood
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Only Lovers Left Alive
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A depressed musician reunites with his lover. However, their romance, already played over several centuries, is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister.
Only Lovers Left Alive parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Only Lovers Left Alive is an R-rated vampire drama about a centuries-long romance, featuring blood, suicidal themes, and mature content.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains vampire blood imagery and references to suicidal thoughts.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Depicts a romantic relationship between vampire lovers with some sensuality.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Only Lovers Left Alive
If you liked Only Lovers Left Alive, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Night on Earth (1991) — 85%: Jarmusch's wandering, wry, night-time vignettes.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) — 81%: Jarmusch's cool, deadpan genre-bending character study.
- Down by Law (1986) — 84%: Jarmusch's offbeat, melancholy hangout film.
- Dead Man (1995) — 81%: Jarmusch's dreamlike, strange take on a genre.
- Edward Scissorhands (1990) — 86%: Gothic fairytale romance with a melancholy outsider.
- A Ghost Story (2017) — 79%: Quiet, melancholy meditation on time and love.
Director
Cast
- Tilda Swinton as Eve
- Tom Hiddleston as Adam
- Anton Yelchin as Ian
- Mia Wasikowska as Ava
- Jeffrey Wright as Dr. Watson
- Slimane Dazi as Bilal
- John Hurt as Christopher Marlowe
- Carter Logan as Scott
- Aurélie Thépaut as Flight Attendant
- Ali Amine as Taxi Driver, Detroit
Only Lovers Left Alive FAQ
Is Only Lovers Left Alive worth watching?
Worth watching. Jim Jarmusch's vampire romance trades blood and scares for mood, music and weary, witty romance. It's slow and hip by design, and works best if you let its atmosphere wash over you.
Where can I watch Only Lovers Left Alive?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Only Lovers Left Alive OK for kids?
Only Lovers Left Alive is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Only Lovers Left Alive is an R-rated vampire drama about a centuries-long romance, featuring blood, suicidal themes, and mature content.
What movies are like Only Lovers Left Alive?
If you liked Only Lovers Left Alive, try Night on Earth, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Down by Law and Dead Man.