The Invisible Man (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1933, The Invisible Man is a horror and science fiction film directed by James Whale, running about 71 minutes. “H.G. Wells' Fantastic Out Of This World Show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Working in Dr. Cranley's laboratory, scientist Jack Griffin was always given the latitude to conduct some of his own experiments. His sudden departure, however, has Cranley's daughter Flora worried about him. Griffin has taken a room at the nearby Lion's Head Inn, hoping to reverse an experiment he conducted on himself that made him invisible. But the experimental drug has also warped his mind, making him aggressive and dangerous. He's prepared to do whatever it takes to restore his appearance.
Who’s in it. The Invisible Man stars Claude Rains as Dr. Jack Griffin, Gloria Stuart as Flora Cranley, William Harrigan as Dr. Arthur Kemp and Henry Travers as Dr. Cranley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Invisible Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Man (1933)?
- In US, The Invisible Man is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Invisible Man worth watching?
- The Invisible Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Invisible Man?
- The Invisible Man stars Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, Henry Travers and Una O'Connor.
- When was The Invisible Man released?
- The Invisible Man was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.