Young Frankenstein (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1974, Young Frankenstein is a comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, running about 106 minutes. “The scariest comedy of all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Who’s in it. Young Frankenstein stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, Teri Garr as Inga, Marty Feldman as Igor and Peter Boyle as Frankenstein's Monster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Young Frankenstein has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $86.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Frankenstein tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Frankenstein (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Frankenstein change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Frankenstein worth watching?
- Young Frankenstein holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Young Frankenstein?
- Young Frankenstein stars Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle and Cloris Leachman.
- When was Young Frankenstein released?
- Young Frankenstein was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.