Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1965, Frankenstein Conquers the World is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 90 minutes. “A fearsome kaijin? A mad new antagonistic kaiju? A golden entertainment epic of Japan-U.S. collaboration!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein Conquers the World stars Nick Adams as Dr. Bowen, Kumi Mizuno as Dr. Sueko Togami, Tadao Takashima as Dr. Yuzo Kawaji and Yoshio Tsuchiya as Mr. Kawai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Frankenstein Conquers the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein Conquers the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein Conquers the World tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)?
- In US, Frankenstein Conquers the World is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenstein Conquers the World worth watching?
- Frankenstein Conquers the World holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenstein Conquers the World?
- Frankenstein Conquers the World stars Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno, Tadao Takashima, Yoshio Tsuchiya and Jun Tazaki.
- When was Frankenstein Conquers the World released?
- Frankenstein Conquers the World was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.