Frankenstein (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1931, Frankenstein is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by James Whale, running about 70 minutes. “THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein stars Colin Clive as Dr. Henry Frankenstein, Mae Clarke as Elizabeth, John Boles as Victor Moritz and Boris Karloff as The Monster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Frankenstein has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12M 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 Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein (1931)?
- In US, 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 Frankenstein worth watching?
- Frankenstein holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Frankenstein?
- Frankenstein stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff and Edward Van Sloan.
- When was Frankenstein released?
- Frankenstein was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.