Gods and Monsters (1998)
Kernel Score: 75% · 382 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1998-09-12
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Gods and Monsters
- Stream: Here TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Gods and Monsters parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Gods and Monsters is an R-rated drama about an aging gay film director's friendship with a young gardener, exploring themes of loneliness and mortality.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ian McKellen as James Whale
- Brendan Fraser as Clayton Boone
- Lynn Redgrave as Hanna
- Lolita Davidovich as Betty
- David Dukes as David Lewis
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Harry
- Mark Kiely as Dwight
- Jack Plotnick as Edmund Kay
- Rosalind Ayres as Elsa Lanchester
- Jack Betts as Boris Karloff
Gods and Monsters FAQ
Is Gods and Monsters good?
Gods and Monsters has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 382 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gods and Monsters?
In the US you can stream Gods and Monsters on Here TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Gods and Monsters OK for kids?
Gods and Monsters is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Gods and Monsters is an R-rated drama about an aging gay film director's friendship with a young gardener, exploring themes of loneliness and mortality.
What movies are like Gods and Monsters?
If you liked Gods and Monsters, try The Danish Girl, A Better Life, Pain and Glory and Reprise.