Blade

Play trailer

2:06

Blade

R

Released Aug 21, 1998

2h 0m

Horror

Action

Fantasy

Adventure

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

59%

Tomatometer

114 Reviews

78%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation.

Read Critics Reviews

Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Blade is an entertainingly macabre and excitingly staged action horror, with a propulsive energy...

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2021

Full Review

Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Not only is this an important movie for comic book films in general -- it's just a f---ing blast!

Rated: B+

Oct 19, 2020

Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Blade's stomach-turning special effects, bone-crunching martial arts and cynical humor will more than satisfy any action-film addict's need for a fix of eye-popping escapist adrenaline.

Apr 2, 2019

Full Review

Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

The MCU owes Wesley Snipes (and horror) a huge thank you because this movie is the reason they got as far as they did. The erasure is wild because it is also one of the coolest superhero movies ever made.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 17, 2025

Full Review

Jeremy Jahns

JeremyJahns.com

It's a movie where the entire cast just seems to understand the assignment.

Oct 14, 2024

Full Review

Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

the script is frankly quite dull with cheesy special effects and action that is hard to get invested in.

Jul 23, 2024

Full Review

Read all reviews

Charlie M

Campy but really fun, super solid action, and a fun world to be in.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

Full Review

Ed R

The movie that single handedly saved the Marvel Film Industry!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

Full Review

Audience Member

Great action, good story, goth vampires. 4/5 stars.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

Full Review

Raul S.

Blade is just a cool movie. I really liked how gritty it looked, with all the dark sets and bloody violence that made it feel way edgier than most comic book films. The action is intense and fun to watch, especially the final sword fight with Deacon Frost—it’s over the top, but in a way that makes it super memorable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

Full Review

James B

Blade is absolutely cool and has a lot of action and gore.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

Full Review

Matt S

Just saw it for the first time and loved it. I see how many consider this one of the starts for the MCU formula as this was a blast. Action great, Plot, Solid, and Blade was BA. Most fun Ive had watching a classic movie and still holds up almost 30 years later. Anyone who doesn't like it is probably just ice-skating uphill.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Stephen Norrington

Director

Wesley Snipes

Blade

Stephen Dorff

Deacon Frost

Kris Kristofferson

Abraham Whistler

N'Bushe Wright

Dr. Karen Jenson

Donal Logue

Quinn

Blade II

57%

68%

Blade II

Watchlist

BloodRayne

4%

17%

BloodRayne

Watchlist

Blade: Trinity

24%

58%

Blade: Trinity

Watchlist

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

17%

53%

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Watchlist

Highlander: Endgame

11%

38%

Highlander: Endgame

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

What to Watch This Week: Ahsoka, Gran Turismo, and More

“Rotten Tomatoes Is Wrong” About… Blade

The Best Superhero Movie of Each Year Since 1998

Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong About... Blade

2:40

Blade: Trailer 1

2:06

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

Director: Stephen Norrington
Producer: Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes
Screenwriter: David S. Goyer
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Imaginary Forces, Amen Ra Films
Rating: R (Gore|Brief Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.0M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Most Popular at Home Now