Movie

The Curse of Frankenstein

“The creature created by man and forgotten by nature!”

★ 6.8(346)19571h 23m

The Curse of Frankenstein is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Terence Fisher
Release date: 1957-05-20
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $8,000,000
Budget: $270,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hammer Film Productions
Part of: Frankenstein (Hammer) Collection

The Curse of Frankenstein — trailer

About The Curse of Frankenstein

The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Terence Fisher, starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 346 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Curse of Frankenstein in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.

Cast

Peter Cushing

Baron Victor Frankenstein

Hazel Court

Elizabeth

Robert Urquhart

Paul Krempe

Christopher Lee

The Creature

Melvyn Hayes

Young Victor

Valerie Gaunt

Justine

Paul Hardtmuth

Prof. Bernstein

Noel Hood

Aunt

Fred Johnson

Grandpa

Claude Kingston

Little Boy

Alex Gallier

Priest

Michael Mulcaster

Warder

Themes & keywords

experimentmorgueguillotinemad scientistremakerevengemurderdecapitationreanimationsevered headcreaturegothic horrorsevered handtold in flashbackreanimated corpse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Curse of Frankenstein in Australia?+

In Australia, The Curse of Frankenstein is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Curse of Frankenstein on Netflix?+

The Curse of Frankenstein is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Curse of Frankenstein?+

The Curse of Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Curse of Frankenstein?+

The Curse of Frankenstein stars Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee and Melvyn Hayes.

When did The Curse of Frankenstein come out?+

The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 movie directed by Terence Fisher.

What genre is The Curse of Frankenstein?+

The Curse of Frankenstein is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Curse of Frankenstein?+

The Curse of Frankenstein was directed by Terence Fisher.