The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, The Abominable Dr. Phibes is a comedy and horror film directed by Robert Fuest, running about 94 minutes. “Love means never having to say you're ugly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famous organist Anton Phibes is horribly disfigured in an automobile accident while rushing to the side of his sick wife and presumed to be dead. Once Phibes learns that his wife died on the operating table, he is convinced the doctors are responsible and begins exacting his revenge on all those involved.
Who’s in it. The Abominable Dr. Phibes stars Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes, Joseph Cotten as Dr. Vesalius, Hugh Griffith as Rabbi and Terry-Thomas as Dr. Longstreet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Abominable Dr. Phibes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Abominable Dr. Phibes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abominable Dr. Phibes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Abominable Dr. Phibes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Abominable Dr. Phibes worth watching?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes stars Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith, Terry-Thomas and Virginia North.
- When was The Abominable Dr. Phibes released?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.