The Addiction
“The dark is their sunlight. What makes them different is what keeps them alive.”
A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.
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Where is The Addiction streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW, Kanopy, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, ARROW, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Plex | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Filmicca, Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About The Addiction
The Addiction is a 1995 English-language drama and horror film directed by Abel Ferrara. The cast is led by Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW, Kanopy, Plex.
The Addiction was produced by Fast Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 1995, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Writers
- Nicholas St. John
- Release date
- October 6, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Fast Films
The Addiction cast & crew
The Addiction was directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John.
The cast features Lili Taylor as Kathleen Conklin, Christopher Walken as Peina, Annabella Sciorra as Casanova, Edie Falco as Jean, Paul Calderon as Professor, and Fredro Starr as Black.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Ken Kelsch, and it was produced by Fernando Sulichin and Denis Hann.
Is The Addiction worth watching?
The Addiction holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 311 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and horror, The Addiction is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Addiction
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Cast of The Addiction
Lili Taylor
Kathleen Conklin
Christopher Walken
Peina
Annabella Sciorra
Casanova
Edie Falco
Jean
Paul Calderon
Professor
Fredro Starr
Black
Kathryn Erbe
Anthropology Student
Michael Imperioli
Missionary
Jamal Simmons
Black's Friend
Robert W. Castle
Narrator / Priest
Michael A. Fella
Cop
Louis Katz
Doctor
The Addiction — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Addiction in United States?
The Addiction is streaming on ARROW, Kanopy, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Addiction on ARROW?
Yes — The Addiction is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is The Addiction in?
The Addiction is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Addiction?
The Addiction runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Addiction rated?
The Addiction is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 311 ratings.
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