Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2008, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Paolo Barzman, running about 89 minutes. “Everyone has a dark side” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Henry Jekyll is a well-regarded physician whose evenings are spent researching a rare and sacred Amazonian flower so potent it's said to literally separate the soul, giving life to man's Dark Self. The obsessive experiments to isolate its psychotropic properties happen to coincide with a series of brutal murders gripping the city with fear. Jekyll knows it's no coincidence. While his nights are lost to him, he awakens with bloody mementos and violent memories of the screams of his victims.
Who’s in it. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde stars Dougray Scott as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Krista Bridges as Claire Wheaton, Tom Skerritt as Gabe Utterson and Danette Mackay as Mrs. Poole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008)?
- In US, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde worth watching?
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde stars Dougray Scott, Krista Bridges, Tom Skerritt, Danette Mackay and Cas Anvar.
- When was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde released?
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.