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The Addiction

6.519951h 22mNRMovieDramaHorror

A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.

DirectorAbel Ferrara
WriterNicholas St. John
ProducersFernando Sulichin·Denis Hann

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Cast · Directed by Abel Ferrara

LTLili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Kathleen Conklin
CWChristopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Peina
ASAnnabella Sciorra
Annabella Sciorra
Casanova
EFEdie Falco
Edie Falco
Jean
PCPaul Calderon
Paul Calderon
Professor
FSFredro Starr
Fredro Starr
Black
KEKathryn Erbe
Kathryn Erbe
Anthropology Student
MIMichael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli
Missionary
JSJamal Simmons
Jamal Simmons
Black's Friend
RCRobert W. Castle
Robert W. Castle
Narrator / Priest
MF
Michael A. Fella
Cop
LK
Louis Katz
Doctor

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The Addiction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Addiction?

The Addiction is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shudder and ARROW in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Addiction on Netflix?

No, The Addiction is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Shudder.

Is The Addiction on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Addiction isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Shudder instead.

Where can I watch The Addiction for free?

The Addiction is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.