What We Do in the Shadows movie poster

What We Do in the Shadows

2014 · 1h 26m · Released

R Comedy, Horror

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.5 The Movie Database
7.6 IMDb
87% Rotten Tomatoes
78 Metacritic

Where to stream What We Do in the Shadows

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Official Trailer
Official Clip - Cradle Snatcher

Top cast and crew

Jemaine Clement Director
Taika Waititi Director
Jemaine Clement Vladislav
Taika Waititi Viago
Jonny Brugh Deacon
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer Nick
Stu Rutherford Stu
Ben Fransham Petyr
Jackie van Beek Jackie
Elena Stejko Pauline (The Beast)
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Frequently asked questions about What We Do in the Shadows

Where can I watch What We Do in the Shadows in the United States?

What We Do in the Shadows is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.

Who stars in What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows stars Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonny Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, and Stu Rutherford. Jemaine Clement is the director and Taika Waititi is the director.

How long is What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).

When did What We Do in the Shadows come out?

What We Do in the Shadows was released on June 19, 2014.

Which studio made What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows was produced by Unison Films, Defender Films, and Funny or Die in New Zealand and the United States.

What was the budget for What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows was made on a budget of $1,600,000.

How much did What We Do in the Shadows make at the box office?

What We Do in the Shadows grossed $6,300,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,600,000.

What languages is What We Do in the Shadows in?

What We Do in the Shadows is in German and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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