Where can I watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)?

In US, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster worth watching?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster stars Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro and Guillermo del Toro.

When was Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster released?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 2021, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a documentary film directed by Thomas Hamilton, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors, but his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, and John Landis, all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.

Who’s in it. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster stars Boris Karloff as Self (archive footage), Sara Karloff, Sara Karloff as Self and Guillermo del Toro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)?: In US, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster worth watching?: Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?: Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster stars Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro and Guillermo del Toro.
When was Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster released?: Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.