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69% Critic Match
Gods and Monsters
“A portrait of an outrageous friendship.”
6.9 / 10• 1998• 1h 45m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Cast & Crew
Ian McKellen
James Whale
Lead
Brendan Fraser
Clayton Boone
Lynn Redgrave
Hanna
Lolita Davidovich
Betty
David Dukes
David Lewis
Kevin J. O'Connor
Harry
Mark Kiely
Dwight
Jack Plotnick
Edmund Kay
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bill Condon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Gods and Monsters is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
