The Bride (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, The Bride is a drama, horror, romance and science fiction film directed by Franc Roddam, running about 114 minutes. “A woman born of electricity. A man driven by obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After years of research Doctor Frankenstein finally succeeds in creating the perfect woman, whom he names Eva.
Who’s in it. The Bride stars Sting as Frankenstein, Jennifer Beals as Eva, Anthony Higgins as Clerval and Clancy Brown as Viktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Bride has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M 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 The Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride (1985)?
- In US, The Bride 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 The Bride worth watching?
- The Bride holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bride?
- The Bride stars Sting, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Higgins, Clancy Brown and David Rappaport.
- When was The Bride released?
- The Bride was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.