Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1980, Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Charles B. Griffith, running about 99 minutes. “You'll love the brute and you'll hate the brute!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ugly, misshapen podiatrist ingests a formula made by a colleague and turns into a handsome, devil-may-care (but violent) ladies' man.
Who’s in it. Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype stars Oliver Reed as Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype, Sunny Johnson as Coral Careen, Maia Danziger as Miss Finebum and Virgil Frye as Lt. Mack Druck - 'Il Topo', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980)?
- In US, Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype worth watching?
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype stars Oliver Reed, Sunny Johnson, Maia Danziger, Virgil Frye and Mel Welles.
- When was Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype released?
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.