Young Frankenstein

Name: Young Frankenstein
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1974-12-15
Cast: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman

1974 | 106 min | Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1974: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$86 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 414K people sought it out in the past year