The Addiction (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, The Addiction is a drama and horror film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 82 minutes. “The dark is their sunlight. What makes them different is what keeps them alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.
Who’s in it. The Addiction stars Lili Taylor as Kathleen Conklin, Christopher Walken as Peina, Annabella Sciorra as Casanova and Edie Falco as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Addiction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Addiction page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Addiction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Addiction (1995)?
- In US, The Addiction is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Addiction worth watching?
- The Addiction holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Addiction?
- The Addiction stars Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra, Edie Falco and Paul Calderon.
- When was The Addiction released?
- The Addiction was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.