Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein is a comedy and horror film directed by Charles Barton, running about 83 minutes. “More howls than you can shake a shiver at!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two hapless freight handlers find themselves encountering Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man.
Who’s in it. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein stars Bud Abbott as Chick Young, Lou Costello as Wilbur Grey, Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot/The Wolf Man and Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
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 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)?
- In US, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet 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 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein worth watching?
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Glenn Strange.
- When was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein released?
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.