Frankenstein(1931)

The man who made a monster.

7.5(1,871)1h 10mNovember 21, 1931

Synopsis

Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

Directed by James Whale

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Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

Marilyn Harris

Little Maria

Ted Billings

Villager (uncredited)

Mae Bruce

Screaming Maid (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Villager (uncredited)

Arletta Duncan

Bridesmaid (uncredited)

William Dyer

Gravedigger (uncredited)

Francis Ford

Hans (uncredited)

Soledad Jiménez

Mourner (uncredited)

Carmencita Johnson

Little Girl (uncredited)

Seessel Anne Johnson

Little Girl (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Frankenstein come out?+

Frankenstein was released in 1931.

How long is Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein runs for 70 minutes (1 hour and 10 minutes).

Who directed Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein was directed by James Whale.

Who stars in Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff and Edward Van Sloan.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?+

Frankenstein holds a 7.5/10 rating from 1,871 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, horror and science fiction.

Frankenstein(1931)

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