Daybreakers_
"In 2019, the most precious natural resource... is us."
In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vampires on a way to save humankind.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Daybreakers earned $51.4M worldwide on a $20.0M budget — a 157% return on investment.
Peter Spierig →
Year context
Daybreakers was released 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
Ethan Hawke
Edward Dalton
Sam Neill
Charles Bromley
Willem Dafoe
Lionel 'Elvis' Cormac
Claudia Karvan
Audrey Bennett
Isabel Lucas
Alison Bromley
Vince Colosimo
Christopher Caruso
Jay Laga'aia
Senator Turner
Michael Dorman
Frankie Dalton
Harriet Minto-Day
Lisa Barrett
Tiffany Lamb
News Reader
Mungo McKay
Colin Briggs
Emma Randall
Ellie Landon
CW
Charlotte Wilson
Joy Watkins
Christopher Kirby
Jarvis Bayom
Troy MacKinder
Officer Hobbs
Robyn Moore
Forensic Investigator Simms
Damien Garvey
Senator Westlake
Paul Sonkkila
General Williams
Ben Siemer
Police Officer
Renai Caruso
Coffee Shop Attendant
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$51.4M
Revenue
+157%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
North Shore Studios
Screen Australia
Australian Film Finance Corporation Limited
Starz Entertainment
AWARDS (1)
B
AACTA Award for Best Visual Effects
2010
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (2,109 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$51,417,188
Profit
+$31,417,188
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Daybreakers about?
In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vampires on a way to save humankind.
How long is Daybreakers?
Daybreakers has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Daybreakers?
Daybreakers was directed by Peter Spierig.
Who stars in Daybreakers?
The cast of Daybreakers includes Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe, Claudia Karvan, Isabel Lucas.
How much did Daybreakers make at the box office?
Daybreakers earned $51,417,188 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of Daybreakers?
Daybreakers has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 2,109 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Fantasy
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (15)
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vampire
dystopia
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sunlight
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scientist
epidemic
death
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brutal deaths
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