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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, ARROW and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Addiction on Netflix?

No, The Addiction is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and ARROW.

Is The Addiction on Amazon Prime Video?

The Addiction isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Addiction for free?

The Addiction is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Plex in United States.