Gods and Monsters (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Gods and Monsters is a drama film directed by Bill Condon, running about 105 minutes. “A portrait of an outrageous friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Who’s in it. Gods and Monsters stars Ian McKellen as James Whale, Brendan Fraser as Clayton Boone, Lynn Redgrave as Hanna and Lolita Davidovich as Betty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gods and Monsters has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gods and Monsters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gods and Monsters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gods and Monsters (1998)?
- In US, Gods and Monsters is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gods and Monsters worth watching?
- Gods and Monsters holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gods and Monsters?
- Gods and Monsters stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich and David Dukes.
- When was Gods and Monsters released?
- Gods and Monsters was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.