What We Do in the Shadows
2014, English. Directed by Taika Waititi & Jemaine Clement.
Some interviews with some vampires.
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 4,147 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Taika WaititiDirector
- Jemaine ClementDirector
- Jemaine ClementVladislav
- Taika WaititiViago
- Jonny BrughDeacon
- Cori Gonzalez-MacuerNick
- Stu RutherfordStu
- Ben FranshamPetyr
- Jackie van BeekJackie
- Elena StejkoPauline (The Beast)
- Jason HoyteJulian
- Karen O'LearyPolicewoman
- Mike MinoguePoliceman
- Chelsie Preston CrayfordJosephine
Details
- Released
- 19 June 2014
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $6.3M
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What What We Do in the Shadows is based on
What We Do in the Shadows is based on What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires, a 2005 film.
Film · 2005
What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
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What We Do in the Shadows: quick answers
Is What We Do in the Shadows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 4,147 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does What We Do in the Shadows have a post-credits scene?
Yes. What We Do in the Shadows has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
What We Do in the Shadows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What We Do in the Shadows is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What We Do in the Shadows on?
What We Do in the Shadows isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like What We Do in the Shadows?
If you liked What We Do in the Shadows, try Fright Night, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, Freaks of Nature.
Who directed What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) was directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement and stars Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonny Brugh.
What is What We Do in the Shadows based on?
What We Do in the Shadows is based on What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires, a 2005 film.