Frankenstein (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1973, Frankenstein is a horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 180 minutes. “Monster on the loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist obsessed with creating life steals body parts to put together his "creation." Released as a feature on video, this was originally shown in two installments on TV as part of the Wide World of Entertainment series.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein stars Robert Foxworth as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Susan Strasberg as Elizabeth Lavenza, Bo Svenson as Monster and Heidi Vaughn as Agatha de Lacey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Frankenstein has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein (1973)?
- In US, Frankenstein is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenstein worth watching?
- Frankenstein holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenstein?
- Frankenstein stars Robert Foxworth, Susan Strasberg, Bo Svenson, Heidi Vaughn and Philip Bourneuf.
- When was Frankenstein released?
- Frankenstein was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.