Young Frankenstein

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Young Frankenstein

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Released Dec 15, 1974

1h 45m

Comedy

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Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).

Critics Consensus

Made with obvious affection for the original, Young Frankenstein is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

The best Mel Brooks film with the finest Gene Wilder performance is this near-flawless horror spoof that’s shot in velvety monochrome and pays loving homage to the original Universal monster movies of the 1930s.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 5, 2024

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

In some ways it can now be considered not as satire or spoof, but a continuation of the Frankenstein genre, a connoisseur development or theme-variation not so far removed from the Hammer or Warhol riffs.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 3, 2024

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Paul D. Zimmerman

Newsweek

This black-and-white parody of the Karloff classic is the most cinematically assured, coherent and (relatively speaking) tasteful of Brooks's films.

Feb 10, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mel Brooks’ best film -- indeed, it’s one of the greatest comedies ever made.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 30, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder create something that has never been repeated in the legion of movie spoofs that followed: a real movie with dynamic characters, a story that stands on its own, and a touching undercurrent of pathos amidst the parody.

Sep 22, 2023

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Montezuma

Bay Area Reporter

Mr. Brooks has combined the zaniness of Blazing Saddles with the structure of Producers and has come up with a very funny movie.

Jun 27, 2023

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Ruan H

Brilliant! So funny, and very well made. You can see the passion and care that went into directing this. I will watch it again and again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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David H

OK, but kind of long and drawn out. The humor is very dated. Some people I know watch this movie every Halloween. Once in a blue moon is enough for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Davin H

Frau Blucher! Absolute classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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John J

My favorite comedy. Great cast and hardly a bad scene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Audience Member

Mel Brooks’ finest film. A top 10 movie of all-time. A classic in every sense of the word. A brilliantly casted film, led by Gene Wilder, Terry Garr, and Marty Feldman. A botched science experiment brings Frankenstein to life. A film you can enjoy with the entire family. 13+ to understand everything. A perfect film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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Mike

Simply put, the funniest movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Synopsis

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).

Director: Mel Brooks
Producer: Michael Gruskoff
Screenwriter: Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, CBS/Fox, Key Video
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Gruskoff/Venture Films, Crossbow Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1974, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2017
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1), 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)