The Little Vampire

They're not just best friends, they're blood brothers.

2000 • 95 min • Family · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Based on the popular books, the story tells of Tony who wants a friend to add some adventure to his life. What he gets is Rudolph, a vampire kid with a good appetite. The two end up inseparable, but their fun is cut short when all the hopes of the vampire race could be gone forever in single night. With Tony's access to the daytime world, he helps them to find what they've always wanted.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

471 reviews

69 Audience · 471 · 100%

An American boy moves to Scotland and befriends a young vampire. Together, they embark on a quest to help the vampire family find a magical amulet that can turn them human again, while evading a determined vampire hunter.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some fantasy peril from a vampire hunter.
Brief moments of characters in danger.

What it models well

Friendship across differences
Courage and loyalty
Helping others achieve their dreams

Talk about it after

What makes someone a true friend?
The importance of family, even if they are different.
How does Tony help Rudolph and his family?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Little Vampire. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.