Gods and Monsters(1998)
A portrait of an outrageous friendship.
Gods and Monsters Synopsis
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 (1998) is a drama film directed by Bill Condon, released on September 12, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave and Lolita Davidovich. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 403 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Condon
- Writers:
- Christopher Bram, Bill Condon
- Producers:
- Gregg Fienberg, Mark R. Harris, Paul Colichman
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen M. Katz
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Flashpoint, BBC Film, Regent Entertainment
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,451,628
- Status:
- Released
Gods and Monsters (1998) Trailer
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Gods and Monsters Cast & Crew
Main 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
Matt McKenzie
as Colin Clive
Todd Babcock
as Leonard Barnett
Key crew
Directed by Bill Condon, written by Christopher Bram and Bill Condon, produced by Gregg Fienberg, Mark R. Harris and Paul Colichman.
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Gods and Monsters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 403 ratings.
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Gods and Monsters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gods and Monsters online?
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Gods and Monsters (1998) is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gods and Monsters?
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The main cast of Gods and Monsters (1998) includes Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich and David Dukes. The film was directed by Bill Condon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gods and Monsters released?
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Gods and Monsters was released on September 12, 1998 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Gods and Monsters worth watching?
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Gods and Monsters (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 403 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gods and Monsters?
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