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Nadja (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Nadja is a 1995 drama horror film directed by Michael Almereyda, starring Peter Fonda, Elina Löwensohn and Martin Donovan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $443,169 worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1996. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$443.2K
award nominations
3
Metascore
64
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Nadja (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nadja About?

The premise of Nadja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A darkly stylish series reimagines the undead, following a family of vampires living in modern-day New York City. After the loss of their patriarch, they grapple with existential crises and the challenges of their immortal lives. Their struggles are compounded by the relentless pursuit of Dr. Van Helsing and his inexperienced protégé. As they confront their own demons, a battle unfolds between love and destruction, threatening to consume them all.

Nadja Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • russia
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Nadja Cast

Peter Fonda leads the cast, with Elina Löwensohn and Martin Donovan. Directed by Michael Almereyda; 9 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Nadja Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nadja 64 on Metacritic.

Plot

Nadja Plot Summary

What happens in Nadja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Count Dracula dies from a stake in his heart. His daughter Nadja shows up to claim the body, hoping that his death will free her from the life he has forced on her. She has the body cremated and prepares to take the ashes to Brooklyn to pay a visit to her twin brother Edgar. Before she departs, she stops for a drink and meets Lucy, a similarly disillusioned young woman. They leave the bar and share a charged, impulsive night, setting a tone of defiance and longing that threads through the unfolding plot.

Full summary

The whole story of Nadja, scene by scene

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Box office

Nadja Box Office

Nadja grossed $443,169 worldwide.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$443.2K

US & Canada
$443.2K
Awards

Nadja Awards & Nominations

Nadja earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1996.

3 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Nadja Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Nadja Trailer 1995
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nadja?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What relation is Nadja to Count Dracula?

Details

Nadja Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Надя” and “嗜血轮回”.

Also known as
  • Надя
  • 嗜血轮回

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FAQ

Nadja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Nadja, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nadja?

Nadja runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Nadja released?

Nadja was released on September 1, 1995.

Who directed Nadja?

Nadja was directed by Michael Almereyda.

More films by Michael Almereyda

Who is in the cast of Nadja?

Nadja stars Peter Fonda, Elina Löwensohn and Martin Donovan, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Nadja make at the box office?

Nadja grossed $443,169 worldwide.

How is Nadja rated?

Nadja has 64 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Was Nadja nominated for any awards?

Nadja received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Nadja have a post-credit scene?

No. Nadja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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