Movie

The Ghost of Frankenstein

“NEW THRILLS as the Monster stalks again!”

★ 5.8(176)19421h 8m

The Ghost of Frankenstein is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Ghost of Frankenstein

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Good to know

Director: Erle C. Kenton
Release date: 1942-03-13
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Budget: $200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Frankenstein (Universal) Collection

The Ghost of Frankenstein — trailer

About The Ghost of Frankenstein

The Ghost of Frankenstein is a 1942 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy and Lionel Atwill. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 176 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ghost of Frankenstein in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.

Cast

Cedric Hardwicke

Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)

Ralph Bellamy

Erik Ernst

Lionel Atwill

Dr. Bohmer

Bela Lugosi

Ygor

Evelyn Ankers

Elsa Frankenstein

Lon Chaney Jr.

The Frankenstein Monster

Janet Ann Gallow

Cloestine Hussman

Barton Yarborough

Dr. Kettering

Doris Lloyd

Martha the Housekeeper

Leyland Hodgson

Chief Constable

Olaf Hytten

Adolph Hussman

Holmes Herbert

Magistrate

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ghost of Frankenstein in Canada?+

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

Is The Ghost of Frankenstein on Netflix?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Ghost of Frankenstein?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in The Ghost of Frankenstein?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein stars Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi and Evelyn Ankers.

When did The Ghost of Frankenstein come out?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein is a 1942 movie directed by Erle C. Kenton.

What genre is The Ghost of Frankenstein?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Ghost of Frankenstein?+

The Ghost of Frankenstein was directed by Erle C. Kenton.