The Bride of Frankenstein (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1935, The Bride of Frankenstein is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by James Whale, running about 75 minutes. “The monster demands a mate!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.
Who’s in it. The Bride of Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as The Monster, Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein, Valerie Hobson as Elizabeth and Ernest Thesiger as Doctor Pretorius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Bride of Frankenstein has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 The Bride of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride of Frankenstein tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)?
- In US, The Bride of Frankenstein is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 The Bride of Frankenstein worth watching?
- The Bride of 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 The Bride of Frankenstein?
- The Bride of Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger and Elsa Lanchester.
- When was The Bride of Frankenstein released?
- The Bride of Frankenstein was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.