Frankenstein and Me (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1996, Frankenstein and Me is a fantasy film directed by Robert Tinnell, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Earl Williams is a dreamer teenager obsessed with monsters, who fantasizes his life as if he were living in the world of the monsters of Universal Studios. Although being an excellent student, his intolerant and nasty school teacher Mrs. Perdue does not like him and punishes him for any minor fault. His supportive father Les Williams is also a dreamer, who has never been successful in life. When his father dies, his mother becomes lost with two boys, and tries to change the behavior of Earl. One day, the boy finds the "true Frankenstein" lost by a Carnival, and decides to bring the monster back to life.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein and Me stars Jamieson Boulanger as Earl Williams, Ricky Mabe as Larry Williams, Polly Shannon as Elizabeth and Louise Fletcher as Mrs. Perdue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Frankenstein and Me has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein and Me tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein and Me (1996)?
- In US, Frankenstein and Me is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenstein and Me worth watching?
- Frankenstein and Me holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenstein and Me?
- Frankenstein and Me stars Jamieson Boulanger, Ricky Mabe, Polly Shannon, Louise Fletcher and Myriam Cyr.
- When was Frankenstein and Me released?
- Frankenstein and Me was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.