Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Kernel Score: 87% · 787 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1960-01-11
Runtime: 84 minutes
Where to watch Eyes Without a Face
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Philo, Shout! Factory TV, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.
Eyes Without a Face parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Eyes Without a Face is a classic horror film involving a surgeon who kidnaps women to graft their faces onto his disfigured daughter.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves kidnapping and graphic (for its era) surgical horror, including face removal and transplant experiments on unwilling victims.
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
Georges Franju
Cast
- Pierre Brasseur as Professor Génessier
- Alida Valli as Louise
- Édith Scob as Christiane Génessier
- Juliette Mayniel as Edna Gruber
- Alexandre Rignault as Inspector Parot
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Eyes Without a Face FAQ
Is Eyes Without a Face good?
Eyes Without a Face has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 787 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Eyes Without a Face?
In the US you can stream Eyes Without a Face on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Philo, Shout! Factory TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Eyes Without a Face OK for kids?
Eyes Without a Face is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Eyes Without a Face is a classic horror film involving a surgeon who kidnaps women to graft their faces onto his disfigured daughter.
What movies are like Eyes Without a Face?
If you liked Eyes Without a Face, try Get Out, Frankenstein, The Asphalt Jungle and Forgotten Love.