

Daybreakers
“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.
Where to watch Daybreakers in United States
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Where is Daybreakers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Universal+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Edward Dalton

Sam Neill
Charles Bromley

Willem Dafoe
Lionel 'Elvis' Cormac

Claudia Karvan
Audrey Bennett

Isabel Lucas
Alison Bromley

Vince Colosimo
Christopher Caruso

Jay Laga'aia
Senator Turner

Michael Dorman
Frankie Dalton

Harriet Minto-Day
Lisa Barrett

Tiffany Lamb
News Reader

Mungo McKay
Colin Briggs

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.











