# Interview with the Vampire (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/interview-with-the-vampire-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Critic Score | 65% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 59/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Neil Jordan |
| Genres | Horror, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 123 min |

## Quick answer

Interview with the Vampire (1994) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Cruise’s Lestat shocked casting skeptics — a gothic Anne Rice adaptation with lasting cultural bite. Critics and audiences diverge (65% critic vs 85% audience). Metascore 59/100. Directed by Neil Jordan.

## Critics consensus

Cruise’s Lestat shocked casting skeptics — a gothic Anne Rice adaptation with lasting cultural bite.

## Synopsis

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Christian Slater, Stephen Rea, Kirsten Dunst, Domiziana Giordano, Thandiwe Newton, Laure Marsac, John McConnell

## Common questions

**Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?**
Interview with the Vampire holds a 71% Celluloid Score. Cruise’s Lestat shocked casting skeptics — a gothic Anne Rice adaptation with lasting cultural bite.

**What is Interview with the Vampire about?**
A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

**Who directed Interview with the Vampire?**
Interview with the Vampire (1994) was directed by Neil Jordan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Interview with the Vampire?**
71% — the average of five public sources: critics 65%, audience 85%, Metascore 59/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Interview with the Vampire?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Interview with the Vampire page for current options.

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