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Frankenstein (1931) runs 1 h 10 min and averages 7.5 from 1,885 TMDB members. Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

Runtime
1 h 10 min — ends 9:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Released
November 21, 1931
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 1,885 votes
Director
James Whale
Starring
Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Horror reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Questions people ask

How long is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is 1 h 10 min long (70 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Frankenstein rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Frankenstein.
Is Frankenstein a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Horror reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Frankenstein?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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