Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde is a horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 97 minutes. “PARENTS: Be sure your children are sufficiently mature to witness the intimate details of this frank and revealing film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In foggy London Dr Jekyll experiments on newly deceased women determined to discover an elixir for immortal life. Success enables his spectacular transformation into the beautiful but psychotic Sister Hyde who stalks the dark alleys of Whitechapel for young, innocent, female victims, ensuring continuation of the bloodstained research. With each transformation Sister Hyde becomes the more dominant personality, determined to eventually suppress the frail, ineffectual Dr Jekyll forever.
Who’s in it. Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde stars Ralph Bates as Dr. Jekyll, Martine Beswick as Sister Hyde, Gerald Sim as Professor Robertson and Lewis Fiander as Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971)?
- In US, Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde worth watching?
- Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde?
- Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde stars Ralph Bates, Martine Beswick, Gerald Sim, Lewis Fiander and Susan Brodrick.
- When was Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde released?
- Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.