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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

6.320211h 43mMovieDocumentary

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as…

DirectorThomas Hamilton

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Cast · Directed by Thomas Hamilton

BKBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
SKSara Karloff
Sara Karloff
Self
GTGuillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
Self
RPRon Perlman
Ron Perlman
Self
SPStefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers
Self
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Self
PBPeter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Self
JDJoe Dante
Joe Dante
Self
RCRoger Corman
Roger Corman
Self
NJNorman Jewison
Norman Jewison
Self
DSDavid J. Skal
David J. Skal
Self

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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Pluto TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster on Netflix?

No, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster for free?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Pluto TV in Canada.