Freckled Max and the Spooks (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Freckled Max and the Spooks is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Juraj Jakubisko, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A parody of Frankensteinian stories. It is a story of a little boy, an orphan who arrives at the Castle of Count Frankenstein - a world inhabited by mysterious and sometimes a bit ridiculous scary creatures. Although each one of them is different, they all share one thing: they feel lonely and they are desperate for a little love and affection.
Who’s in it. Freckled Max and the Spooks stars Martin Hrebeň as Max, Gerhard Karzel as Albert, Eddie Constantine as Alojz and Ferdy Mayne as Drakula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Freckled Max and the Spooks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freckled Max and the Spooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freckled Max and the Spooks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freckled Max and the Spooks (1987)?
- In US, Freckled Max and the Spooks is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freckled Max and the Spooks worth watching?
- Freckled Max and the Spooks holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freckled Max and the Spooks?
- Freckled Max and the Spooks stars Martin Hrebeň, Gerhard Karzel, Eddie Constantine, Ferdy Mayne and Jacques Herlin.
- When was Freckled Max and the Spooks released?
- Freckled Max and the Spooks was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.