The Ape Man (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1943, The Ape Man is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Beaudine, running about 64 minutes. “No one is safe from the cruel desires of this inhuman fiend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist is turned into an ape man.
Who’s in it. The Ape Man stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. James Brewster, Louise Currie as Billie Mason, Wallace Ford as Jeff Carter and Henry Hall as Dr. George Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Ape Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ape Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ape Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ape Man (1943)?
- In US, The Ape Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ape Man worth watching?
- The Ape Man holds an audience score of 4.3 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 The Ape Man?
- The Ape Man stars Bela Lugosi, Louise Currie, Wallace Ford, Henry Hall and Minerva Urecal.
- When was The Ape Man released?
- The Ape Man was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.