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6.4 / 10(2,278 votes)IMDbR20231h 33m$26.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Renfield

“Sucks to be him.”

Synopsis

Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

International Final Trailer (Redband)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 18 Days
World Premiere

Museum of Modern Art

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 14, 2023

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

May 2, 2023

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 6, 2023

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.41x ROI)

Production Budget

$65M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$26.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.41x

-$38.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $65MWorldwide: $26.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris McKay
Screenplay & Story
Ryan Ridley
Original Score
Marco Beltrami
Original Title
Renfield
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Thai, English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$65M
Worldwide Gross
$26.5M
Production Studios
Skybound Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Giant Wildcat

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris McKay

Screenplay & Story

Ryan Ridley, Robert Kirkman, Bram Stoker

Original Score & Music

Marco Beltrami

Director of Photography

Mitchell Amundsen

Film Editing

Ryan Fosley, Giancarlo Ganziano, Zene Baker

Producers

Samantha Nisenboim, Chris McKay, Todd Lewis, Robert Kirkman, David Alpert

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Bram Stoker

Department Leadership Roster

Chris McKay

Chris McKay

Director

Chris McKay

Chris McKay

Producer

Mitchell Amundsen

Mitchell Amundsen

Director of Photography

Ryan Fosley

Editor

Giancarlo Ganziano

Editor

Alec Hammond

Production Design

Lisa Lovaas

Costume Design

Zene Baker

Zene Baker

Editor

Marco Beltrami

Marco Beltrami

Original Music Composer

Chris Brewster

Chris Brewster

Stunt Coordinator

Eric Linden

Stunt Coordinator

Andrew Byrne

Visual Effects Supervisor

Richard Clegg

Visual Effects Supervisor

Miranda Middlewood

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ryan Ridley

Ryan Ridley

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
CanadaR
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Renfield.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renfield

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Renfield about?

Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.

Who directed Renfield?

Renfield was directed by Chris McKay.

Who stars in Renfield?

The principal cast of Renfield includes Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo.

When was Renfield released and how long is it?

Renfield was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of Renfield?

Renfield had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $26.5M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Renfield?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Renfield was composed by Marco Beltrami.

Is Renfield based on a book or true story?

Renfield is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Renfield?

Renfield holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; 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.).