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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

“Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.”

★ 5.9(1,179)20091h 49m

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Weitz
Release date: 2009-10-23
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $28,169,671
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant — trailer

About Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is a 2009 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Action genres, directed by Paul Weitz, starring Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly and Josh Hutcherson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 1,179 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.

Cast

Chris Massoglia

Darren Shan

John C. Reilly

Larten Crepsley

Josh Hutcherson

Steve

Patrick Fugit

Evra the Snake Boy

Salma Hayek Pinault

Madame Truska

Jessica Carlson

Rebecca

Michael Cerveris

Mr. Tiny

Ray Stevenson

Murlaugh

Morgan Saylor

Annie

Don McManus

Mr. Shan

Ken Watanabe

Mr. Tall

Orlando Jones

Alexander Ribs

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookvampirespiderwolfmanbest friendantidotebased on young adult novel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant on Netflix?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant stars Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit and Salma Hayek Pinault.

When did Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant come out?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is a 2009 movie directed by Paul Weitz.

What genre is Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is Adventure, Fantasy, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?+

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant was directed by Paul Weitz.