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Gods and Monsters

6.919981h 45mRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorBill Condon
WriterBill Condon
ProducersGregg Fienberg·Mark R. Harris

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Condon

IMIan McKellen
Ian McKellen
James Whale
BFBrendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Clayton Boone
LRLynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Hanna
LDLolita Davidovich
Lolita Davidovich
Betty
DDDavid Dukes
David Dukes
David Lewis
KOKevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Harry
MKMark Kiely
Mark Kiely
Dwight
JPJack Plotnick
Jack Plotnick
Edmund Kay
RARosalind Ayres
Rosalind Ayres
Elsa Lanchester
JBJack Betts
Jack Betts
Boris Karloff
MMMatt McKenzie
Matt McKenzie
Colin Clive
TBTodd Babcock
Todd Babcock
Leonard Barnett

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Gods and Monsters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gods and Monsters?

Gods and Monsters isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Gods and Monsters on Netflix?

No, Gods and Monsters is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Gods and Monsters on Amazon Prime Video?

Gods and Monsters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Gods and Monsters for free?

Gods and Monsters isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Gods and Monsters based on a true story?

Yes — Gods and Monsters is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).