Daybreakers
“In 2019, the most precious natural resource... is us.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Charlotte Wilson
Joy Watkins
Christopher Kirby
Jarvis Bayom
Troy MacKinder
Officer Hobbs
Robyn Moore
Forensic Investigator Simms
Damien Garvey
Senator Westlake
Paul Sonkkila
General Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.57x
+$31.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig
- Original Score
- Christopher Gordon
- Original Title
- Daybreakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.4M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Pictures in Paradise, Pacific Film and Television Commission, Furst Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig
Christopher Gordon
Ben Nott, Ian 'Thistle' Thorburn
Matt Villa
Todd Fellman, Jason Constantine, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst, Peter Block
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Spierig
Director
Todd Fellman
Producer
Peter Spierig
Director
Bryan Furst
Producer
Sean Furst
Producer
Ben Nott
Director of Photography
Peter Spierig
Screenplay
Christopher Gordon
Original Music Composer
Matt Villa
Editor
Michael Spierig
Screenplay
George Liddle
Production Design
Rangi Sutton
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Liddle
Costume Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daybreakers about?
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.
Who directed Daybreakers?
Daybreakers was directed by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig.
Who stars in Daybreakers?
The principal cast of Daybreakers includes Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe, Claudia Karvan, Isabel Lucas.
When was Daybreakers released and how long is it?
Daybreakers was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Daybreakers?
Daybreakers had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $51.4M at the worldwide box office (2.57 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Daybreakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daybreakers was composed by Christopher Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daybreakers?
Daybreakers holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).