Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Kernel Score: 79% · 343 ratings
Genres: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1948-06-01
Runtime: 83 minutes
Where to watch Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
- Stream: AMC+
- Free with ads: Philo, Mometu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein is a classic horror-comedy spoofing famous movie monsters.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Comedic horror involving classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein's creature; scares are played for laughs, not gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Charles Barton
Cast
- Bud Abbott as Chick Young
- Lou Costello as Wilbur Grey
- Lon Chaney Jr. as The Wolfman
- Bela Lugosi as Dracula
- Glenn Strange as The Monster
- Lenore Aubert as Dr. Sandra Mornay
- Jane Randolph as Joan Raymond
- Frank Ferguson as Mr. McDougal
- Charles Bradstreet as Dr. Stevens
- George Barton as Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein FAQ
Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein good?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 343 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
In the US you can stream Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein on AMC+, watch it free with ads on Philo and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein is a classic horror-comedy spoofing famous movie monsters.
What movies are like Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
If you liked Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein, try Evil Dead II, Fright Night, Young Frankenstein and Trick 'r Treat.