Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
Kernel Score: 80% · 323 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 1931-12-24
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1931 horror film about a scientist whose drug-fueled alter ego commits violent crimes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Hyde commits horrendous crimes after transformation, per the plot summary.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The transformation is driven by repeated chemical/drug use, explicitly tied to addiction-like dependency.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rouben Mamoulian
Cast
- Fredric March as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- Miriam Hopkins as Ivy Pearson
- Rose Hobart as Muriel Carew
- Holmes Herbert as Dr. John Lanyon
- Halliwell Hobbes as Brig. Gen. Sir Danvers Carew
- Edgar Norton as Poole
- Tempe Pigott as Mrs. Hawkins
- Leonard Carey as Briggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)
- Sam Harris as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Boyd Irwin as Police Inspector (uncredited)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde FAQ
Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde good?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 323 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
In the US you can stream Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on TCM and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde OK for kids?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1931 horror film about a scientist whose drug-fueled alter ego commits violent crimes.
What movies are like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
If you liked Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, try The Invisible Man, Village of the Damned, Planet of the Apes and The Prestige.