Young Frankenstein (1974)
Kernel Score: 88% · 3,352 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1974-12-15
Runtime: 106 minutes
Is Young Frankenstein worth watching?
Must-watch. Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder spoof the old Universal monster films with real affection, a perfect black-and-white look and jokes that still land. It's silly, quotable and better made than most comedies of any era.
Watch it if you
- love old-school spoof comedies
- enjoy rapid-fire gags and silly wordplay
- know the classic monster films
Skip it if you
- dislike broad, slapstick humour
- want a modern comedy style
Best for: Comedy night with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Young Frankenstein
- Stream: Fubo
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Young Frankenstein parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Young Frankenstein is a PG horror-comedy parody with bawdy, farcical humor.
- Language: A little — Contains mild innuendo and farcical, bawdy humor typical of a Mel Brooks spoof.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Young Frankenstein
If you liked Young Frankenstein, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Blazing Saddles (1974) — 82%: Another Mel Brooks classic with fearless, scattershot humour
- The Producers (1968) — 79%: Brooks's first film, with another delightfully outrageous plot
- Airplane! (1980) — 82%: Relentless gag-a-minute spoof of a whole genre
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — 85%: The original sequel that Brooks parodies, great in its own right
- Frankenstein (1931) — 85%: The original monster film that the comedy lovingly copies
- Murder by Death (1976) — 78%: Silly spoof comedy with a big cast of famous detectives
Director
Cast
- Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein
- Peter Boyle as Monster
- Marty Feldman as Igor
- Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth
- Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher
- Teri Garr as Inga
- Kenneth Mars as Inspector Kemp
- Richard Haydn as Herr Falkstein
- Liam Dunn as Mr. Hilltop
- Danny Goldman as Medical Student
Young Frankenstein FAQ
Is Young Frankenstein worth watching?
Must-watch. Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder spoof the old Universal monster films with real affection, a perfect black-and-white look and jokes that still land. It's silly, quotable and better made than most comedies of any era.
Where can I watch Young Frankenstein?
In the US you can stream Young Frankenstein on Fubo.
Is Young Frankenstein OK for kids?
Young Frankenstein is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Young Frankenstein is a PG horror-comedy parody with bawdy, farcical humor.
What movies are like Young Frankenstein?
If you liked Young Frankenstein, try Blazing Saddles, The Producers, Airplane! and Bride of Frankenstein.