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Daybreakers

2010·Movie·R·98 min·6.3(2,185)

In 2019, the most precious natural resource... is us.

In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vampires on a way to save humankind.

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Where to watch Daybreakers in United States

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Where is Daybreakers streaming around the world?

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United StatesYouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyRakuten TVAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
FranceHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video
SpainLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsGoogle Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilUniversal+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Daybreakers

Daybreakers is a 2010 English-language action, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW.

Daybreakers was produced by Lionsgate, Pictures in Paradise, and Pacific Film and Television Commission and made in United States of America and Australia. It was released on January 6, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $51 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Writers
Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig
Release date
January 6, 2010
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Australia
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$51 million
Production
Lionsgate, Pictures in Paradise, Pacific Film and Television Commission
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Daybreakers cast & crew

Daybreakers was directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig and written by Peter Spierig and Michael Spierig.

The cast features Ethan Hawke as Edward Dalton, Sam Neill as Charles Bromley, Willem Dafoe as Lionel 'Elvis' Cormac, Claudia Karvan as Audrey Bennett, Isabel Lucas as Alison Bromley, and Vince Colosimo as Christopher Caruso.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Gordon, cinematography is by Ben Nott, and it was produced by Todd Fellman and Jason Constantine.

Is Daybreakers worth watching?

Daybreakers holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 2,185 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, fantasy, and science fiction, Daybreakers is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Daybreakers

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Cast of Daybreakers

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Edward Dalton

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Charles Bromley

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Lionel 'Elvis' Cormac

Claudia Karvan

Claudia Karvan

Audrey Bennett

Isabel Lucas

Isabel Lucas

Alison Bromley

Vince Colosimo

Vince Colosimo

Christopher Caruso

Jay Laga'aia

Jay Laga'aia

Senator Turner

Michael Dorman

Michael Dorman

Frankie Dalton

Harriet Minto-Day

Harriet Minto-Day

Lisa Barrett

Tiffany Lamb

Tiffany Lamb

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Mungo McKay

Mungo McKay

Colin Briggs

Emma Randall

Emma Randall

Ellie Landon

Daybreakers — FAQs

Where can I watch Daybreakers in United States?

Daybreakers is streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW, Kanopy in United States.

Is Daybreakers on YouTube TV?

Yes — Daybreakers is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Daybreakers in?

Daybreakers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Daybreakers?

Daybreakers runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).

What is Daybreakers rated?

Daybreakers is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 2,185 ratings.

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