Blade (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Blade is a 1998 action thriller directed by Stephen Norrington, starring Stephen Dorff, Wesley Snipes and N'Bushe Wright. It brings to the screen characters from Blade: The Early Years Omnibus by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan. It runs 2 hours and earned $131.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Stephen Norrington
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blade About?
The premise of Blade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As a Daywalker—a half-vampire tasked with hunting vampires—Blade confronts a rising tide of the undead. He navigates a dangerous existence between the human and vampire realms, battling for his own survival while striving to protect both worlds from encroaching darkness. His skills and determination are constantly tested in this perilous struggle.
Blade Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vampire
- vampire hunter
- human vampire hybrid
- evil deity
- superhero action
- blade character
- stylized violence
- based on comic book
- dark hero
- good versus evil
- revenge
- 1990s
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- gore
- martial arts
- nightclub
- superhero
- sword fight
- entrepreneur
- modernist
- good man
- bladed weapon
- hybrid
- weapon
- handheld weapon
- male human vampire hybrid
- sixth street bridge
- kiss
- character name as title
- maverick
- police corruption
- secret entrance
- sunglasses
- rubber duck
- wearing sunglasses indoors
- swimming pool
- roof top swimming pool
- muscle car
- bait
- cooperation
- white coat
- branded
- tattoo
- tattooed neck
- researcher
- apartment
- asian girl
- refrigerator
- kitchen
- club
- doorman
Blade Cast
Stephen Dorff leads the cast, with Wesley Snipes and N'Bushe Wright. Directed by Stephen Norrington; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Norrington
More from Stephen Norrington
One more film directed by Stephen Norrington: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Blade Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Blade 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Blade Plot Summary
What happens in Blade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1967, a desperate scene unfolds as a pregnant woman is rushed into a hospital just in time for an emergency C-section, which ultimately saves her child but costs her life. Fast forward three decades, a captivating woman lures a young man into a lively rave club. Although the initial atmosphere is electrifying, he soon becomes aware that he’s the focus of numerous unsettling glances. In a chance encounter, he crosses paths with the club owner, revealed to be Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff), an ambitious figure within the vampire community.
Full summary
The whole story of Blade, scene by scene
Blade Box Office
Blade grossed $131.2 million worldwide. $70.1 million came from the US and Canada and $61.1 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$131.2M
- US & Canada
- $70.1M
- International
- $61.1M
Blade Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 2 trailers, 5 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official 4K Trailer
- Clip Full Movie Preview
- Clip Exploding Vampires
- Clip Bloodbath In The Vampire Club
How Well Do You Know Blade?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What year does the opening scene of Blade take place?
Cars in Blade
25 cars on screen, including the 1968 Dodge Charger and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1968 Dodge Charger Main role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1973 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1975 Ford Econoline Minor role
Blade Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Blade, cazador de vampiros” and “Bleĭd”.
- Also known as
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- Blade, cazador de vampiros
- Bleĭd
- Blade - the Daywalker
- Skoteiní Dýnami
- Blejd
- 刀锋战士1
- Блэйд
- Bıçağın İki Yüzü
- Blade: Wieczny łowca
- Penge
- 刀锋战士
- เบลด พันธุ์ฆ่าอมตะ
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- Σκοτεινή Δύναμη
- Блејд
- בלייד
- Блейд
- Blade: O Caçador de Vampiros
- 블레이드
- 刀鋒戰士
- Ašmenys
- Blade: Cazador de Vampiros
- Asmens
- ブレイド
- Săn Quỷ
- تیغه
- بليد
- 幽靈刺客, ბლეიდი
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Movies Like Blade
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Blade II, Blade: Trinity and Blade: House of Chthon.
Blade FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Blade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blade?
Blade runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Blade released?
Blade was released on August 21, 1998.
Who directed Blade?
Blade was directed by Stephen Norrington.
More films by Stephen Norrington Who is in the cast of Blade?
Blade stars Stephen Dorff, Wesley Snipes and N'Bushe Wright, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Blade make at the box office?
Blade grossed $131.2 million worldwide ($70.1 million domestic, $61.1 million international).
How is Blade rated?
Blade has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Blade have a post-credit scene?
No. Blade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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