Movie

Frankenstein

“The man who made a monster.”

★ 7.5(1,798)19311h 10m

Frankenstein is streaming on AMC+ and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch Frankenstein

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Good to know

Director: James Whale
Release date: 1931-11-21
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $12,000,000
Budget: $291,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Frankenstein (Universal) Collection

Frankenstein — trailer

About Frankenstein

Frankenstein is a 1931 movie in the Drama, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Whale, starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke and John Boles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,798 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Frankenstein in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

Cast

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

Marilyn Harris

Little Maria

Ted Billings

Villager (uncredited)

Mae Bruce

Screaming Maid (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Villager (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

firemonsterexperimentbased on novel or bookhalloweenreanimationlaboratorymad doctorblack and whitepre-codebody partangry mobgrave robbingreanimated corpsewoman in peril

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Frankenstein in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Frankenstein on AMC+ and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel . It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Frankenstein on Netflix?+

Frankenstein is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on AMC+ and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel .

How long is Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff and Edward Van Sloan.

When did Frankenstein come out?+

Frankenstein is a 1931 movie directed by James Whale.

What genre is Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein is Drama, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Frankenstein?+

Frankenstein was directed by James Whale.