Son of Frankenstein
“The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!”
One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Rowland V. Lee. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Son of Frankenstein was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 13, 1939.
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers
- Wyllis Cooper
- Release date
- January 13, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Son of Frankenstein cast & crew
Son of Frankenstein was directed by Rowland V. Lee and written by Wyllis Cooper.
The cast features Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, Boris Karloff as The Monster, Bela Lugosi as Ygor, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Krogh, Josephine Hutchinson as Elsa von Frankenstein, and Donnie Dunagan as Peter von Frankenstein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by George Robinson, and it was produced by Rowland V. Lee.
Is Son of Frankenstein worth watching?
Son of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 278 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Son of Frankenstein is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Son of Frankenstein
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Cast of Son of Frankenstein
Basil Rathbone
Baron Wolf von Frankenstein
Boris Karloff
The Monster
Bela Lugosi
Ygor
Lionel Atwill
Inspector Krogh
Josephine Hutchinson
Elsa von Frankenstein
Donnie Dunagan
Peter von Frankenstein
Emma Dunn
Amelia
Edgar Norton
Thomas Benson
Perry Ivins
Fritz
Lawrence Grant
Bürgermeister
Lionel Belmore
Emil Lang
Michael Mark
Ewald Neumüller
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Son of Frankenstein — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Son of Frankenstein in United States?
Son of Frankenstein is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Son of Frankenstein in?
Son of Frankenstein is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Son of Frankenstein?
Son of Frankenstein runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Son of Frankenstein rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 278 ratings.
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