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Blade

1998·Movie·R·121 min·★ 6.9(7,031)

“Against an army of Immortals, one warrior must draw first blood.”

The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.

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Where to watch Blade in United States

Can I watch Blade in United States? Yes — you can stream Blade in United States on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Blade there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is Blade streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPeacock Premium, Peacock Premium PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—YouTube, Amazon Video
United KingdomHBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO MaxApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave Amazon Channel, Tubi TVApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
FranceHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
Spain—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Blade

Blade is a 1998 English-language horror and action film directed by Stephen Norrington. The cast is led by Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 7000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.

Blade was produced by New Line Cinema, Amen Ra Films, and Imaginary Forces and made in United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $131 million worldwide.

Director
Stephen Norrington
Writers
David S. Goyer
Release date
August 21, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$131 million
Production
New Line Cinema, Amen Ra Films, Imaginary Forces
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Blade cast & crew

Blade was directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer.

The cast features Wesley Snipes as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, N'Bushe Wright as Karen, Donal Logue as Quinn, and Udo Kier as Dragonetti.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Theo van de Sande, and it was produced by Michael De Luca and Robert Engelman.

Is Blade worth watching?

Blade holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 7,031 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror and action, Blade is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blade

In United States, you can stream Blade on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Blade

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Blade

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Deacon Frost

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Whistler

N'Bushe Wright

N'Bushe Wright

Karen

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Quinn

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Dragonetti

Arly Jover

Arly Jover

Mercury

Traci Lords

Traci Lords

Racquel

Kevin Patrick Walls

Kevin Patrick Walls

Krieger

Tim Guinee

Tim Guinee

Curtis Webb

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Vanessa

Eric Edwards

Eric Edwards

Pearl

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Blade — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Blade in United States?

Blade is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.

▸Is Blade on Peacock Premium?

Yes — Blade is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

▸What language is Blade in?

Blade is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Blade?

Blade runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

▸What is Blade rated?

Blade is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 7,031 ratings.

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