Gods And Monsters

– It's 1957, and Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The In..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Gods and Monsters (1998)

It's 1957, and 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 (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

04 Nov 1998

Language:

English, Hungarian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Bill Condon

Writer:

Christopher Bram (novel), Bill Condon (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich

Plot:

The story of James Whale, the director of Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale is homosexual and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 36 wins & 33 nominations.

Production:

Lions Gate Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
74%