Son of Frankenstein (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1939, Son of Frankenstein is a horror and science fiction film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 99 minutes. “The black shadows of the past bred this half-man . . . half-demon ! . . . creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the sons of Frankenstein finds his father's monster in a coma and revives him, only to find out he is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Who’s in it. Son of Frankenstein stars Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, Boris Karloff as The Monster, Bela Lugosi as Ygor and Lionel Atwill as Inspector Krogh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Son of Frankenstein has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Son of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Frankenstein (1939)?
- In US, Son of Frankenstein is available to 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 Son of Frankenstein worth watching?
- Son of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Son of Frankenstein?
- Son of Frankenstein stars Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill and Josephine Hutchinson.
- When was Son of Frankenstein released?
- Son of Frankenstein was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.