Young Frankenstein (1974)

Name: Young Frankenstein
Director: Mel Brooks
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1974-12-15
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman

American Movie1974Rating 7.9 ★

🛡️ Parental guidance PG

📖 Story

When a brilliant neurosurgeon inherits his grandfather's castle, he stumbles upon a secret that shatters everything he believed about his family legacy. Young Frankenstein becomes entangled in a darkly comic experiment that questions the boundary between genius and madness, all while surrounded by eccentric companions who challenge his skepticism at every turn. What begins as rational disbelief transforms into an unexpected journey of discovery, where the pursuit of scientific truth collides with deeper human longings for connection and acceptance.

🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice

PGParental guidance

📌 MPAA

Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.

Runtime

106 min

Original language

English

Country of origin

United States

Type

Movie

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How did major sources rate this title?

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⭐ 84.2/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-17

IMDb8.0/10179.5K votes80

Rotten Tomatoes95%95

Metacritic83/10083

TMDB7.9/103.4K votes78.5

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📊 Title-specific financial analysis

Commercial performance analysis

An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.

🏆Historic outlier30.8x

💱Analysis currency: USD

🏆 Historic outlier

Commercial takeaway

Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base

The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.

Quick pulse

Historic commercial outlier

The release delivered $86.3M against a reported budget of $2.8M to become an exceptional return case against its production cost.

💹 Return multiple: 30.8x📈 ROI: +2,981%🧾 Historic outlier

💰Budget

$2.8M2.8 million USD

Reported production cost in USD.

🌍Worldwide revenue

$86.3M86.3 million USD

Total reported box office return in USD.

🏆Commercial gap

+$83.5M+83.5 million USD

Gap between revenue and budget.

🏆Return multiple

30.8x30.8x

How many times revenue covered the budget.

Relative map for a low-budget outlier

Relative scale — outlier figures

Budget

$2.8M

Revenue

$86.3M

Commercial gap

+$83.5M

Budget: $2.8M • Revenue: $86.3M • Commercial gap: +$83.5M ROI +2,981%

This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

Cast & crew

+6 more names

Gene Wilder

Dr. Frankenstein

Peter Boyle

Monster

Marty Feldman

Igor

Madeline Kahn

Elizabeth

Cloris Leachman

Frau Blücher

Teri Garr

Inga

Kenneth Mars

Inspector Kemp

Richard Haydn

Herr Falkstein

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Liam Dunn

Mr. Hilltop

Danny Goldman

Medical Student

Oscar Beregi Jr.

Sadistic Jailor

Arthur Malet

Village Elder

Anne Beesley

Little Girl

Monte Landis

Gravedigger

Director: Mel Brooks

❓ FAQ

Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.

1What is the plot of Young Frankenstein?

The film follows an ambitious neurosurgeon who inherits his grandfather's mysterious castle in Europe and discovers that his grandfather's experiments were real. He gets caught up in recreating these experiments in a hilarious and chaotic way.

2Is Young Frankenstein suitable for families and children?

This is a classic 1974 comedy aimed at adults and older teenagers, featuring intelligent humor and some scenes not suitable for young children. It's recommended for families who enjoy witty and dark comedy.

3Who is the director and main cast of the film?

The film is directed by Mel Brooks and stars Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, and Cloris Leachman in the lead roles.

4What is the duration of the film and when was it released?

The film has a runtime of approximately 106 minutes and was released in 1974, becoming one of the timeless classic comedies.

5Where can I watch Young Frankenstein?

The film is available on various streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other subscription or pay-per-view services. You can search for the film on platforms available in your region.

6Why is Young Frankenstein considered one of the classic comedy masterpieces?

It's a landmark film in comedy history due to its clever parody of classic horror films, outstanding performances by the cast, and the perfect balance between dark humor and light-hearted comedy.

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