Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman

In this spoof of Mary Shelley's gothic tale, the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, a neurosurgeon, has spent his life living down the legend of his grandfather, even changing the pronunciation of his n...( read more  read more... )ame. When he discovers his grandfather's diary, he begins to feel differently, and returns to the family castle to satisfy his curiosity by replicating his ancestor's experiments. In the process, he creates one very unique monster.

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PG, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Release Date: December 15, 1974

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DVD Release Date: November 3, 1998

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  • August 25, 2009
    If you love comedies, but haven't seen Young Frankenstein, you're in for a delicious treat.After three decades, it still makes people laugh to death, and it's a must-see for every spoof lover in the world.

    Actually, it's not a parody, but a homage by Mel Brooks to James Whale's ...( read more)classic,shot in black and white on the same location and with the same props.

    The "hero" is Dr.Frederick Frankenstein(Gene Wilder), who, after a long period in which he hated it, decides to repeat his grandfather's experiment.The result is the Transylvanians want to kill him, despite the fact that the monster is the most harmless creature in the world.

    This sort of sequel to the original Frankenstein is hilarious from start to finish, mostly because of two actors:Peter Boyle and Martin Feldman.The former is great as the mute creature(he'll compensate that by talking too much in Everybody Loves Raymond), particularly in the scene with Gene Hackman's Blind Man.But it's Feldman's Igor that makes this film unmissable.No wonder, given he's got the best lines("Wait Master.It might be dangerous...you go first").

    With no doubt Mel Brooks' masterpiece.

    The Scary Movie franchise wishes it was this good.
  • June 12, 2009
    'UTTIN' ON THE 'IIIIITZ!
  • April 4, 2009
    very funny and charming comedy that spoofs one of the great horror stories ever written. the cast was perfectly chosen and the unfolding of the end was well mapped out. another solid output from mel brooks.
  • March 9, 2009
    Awesome spoof!! The fog, the lab, the cinematography all honor the classic. The sexual innuendo, name play, and Puttin' on the Ritz are hilarious.
  • March 8, 2009
    I love this due to its subject matter, gothic horror and Frankenstein's Monster :) the fact that its a Brooks spoof makes it even better. Possibly the best spoof ever made YF is sheer genius in so many ways. The look of the film is actually very good and quite accurate to its ori...( read more)ginal source, the score is excellent, made in black and white gives the film a real sense of atmosphere and credibility and the cast really look the part as well as hit their marks everytime.
    What can I say about the cast? amazingly good, Mars, Wilder, Leachman the fantastic Feldman and a great little cameo from Hackman all make this superb comedy.

    For me the first 40min is the best, the intro of Wilder's 'Fronkensteen' LOL the intro of the castle and 'Eye-gor' and the recreation of the Frankenstein original movie with the monster being brought to life, after this the film does tend to get less funny and alittle boring, Boyle as the monster was atouch over played and Garr cant really act hehe I always hated the 'Ritz' dance number.
    Aside from that its very well made, looks great (not cheap like other Brooks films) and you probably wont get another comedy much better, only thing missing from this and other Brooks films is Wilder's partner Pryor.

    'Damn your eyes!'
  • November 9, 2009
    fun filled movie. Well made for the whole family.
  • November 5, 2009
    This is a very funny film. A Mel Brooks classic. This is a spoof on all the old Frankenstein movies and tales. Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle are very funny in this. Though Spaceballs is my all time favorite mel Brooks film I still think this is one of his best work....( read more) They even filmed this all black and white to keep the effect of the old movies. A smart comedy that is well worth a watch.
  • November 5, 2009
    "It's pronounced 'Fronkensteen'."
    - Dr. Frankestein

    IT'S A FRANKENSTEIN SPOOF! Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in Transylvania, the young neurosurgeon, Dr. Frankenstein, has spent his life living down the legend of Victor Frankenstein. When he ...( read more)discovers the scientist's step-by-step manual instructing how to bring the corpse to life, he starts to feel differently, and returns to the family castle to satisfy his curiosity by replicating his ancestor's experiments. In the process, he creates one very unique monster.

    Directed by Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles), Young Frankenstein features excellent acting performances from the following cast:
    1.) Gene Wilder (Dr. Frankenstein)
    2.) Marty Feldman (Igor)
    3.) Teri Garr (Inga)
    4.) Peter Boyle (The Monster)
    5.) Cloris Leachman (Frau Blucher)
    6.) Madeline Kahn (Elizabeth)
    7.) Kenneth Mars (Inspector Kemp)

    Don't see it alone.

    (Review coming soon...)
  • October 31, 2009
    Over and over again!
  • October 31, 2009
    The second greatest comedy ever made. Roll, roll, roll in the hay. Would you like a roll in the hay?

Critic Reviews


October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It shows artistic growth and a more sure-handed control of the material by a director who once seemed willing to do literally anything for a laugh. It's more confident and less breathless. full review

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  • terris85017
    April 4, 2009
    (1974 Director: Mel Brooks) By far the best of the best of Mel Brooks. MUST SEE!!
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    The cast? Well Gene Wilder at his peak with Terri Garr...the late Marty Feldman, amazingly talented Madelein Kahn and underrated Peter Boyle as the monster.
  • youngfrankbway
    December 8, 2008
    The musical Young Frankenstein closes on Broadway January 4, 2009! See the show before it is too late!
  • saltersheppard
    July 24, 2008
    With out a doubt the funniest movie I have ever seen! Period. So many classic funy lines. The black & white was a perfect touch. I honestly can't pick who was the funiest actor in the movie.
  • tmoney007nc
    February 2, 2008
    Blazing Saddles
    Young Frankenstein
    The Producers
    History of the World: Part 1
    Spaceballs
    High Anxiety
    Silent Movie
    Twelve Chairs
    Robin Hood: Men in Tights

    WHOA, WHOA HOLD IT! Mel Brooks... are you SURE you helped inspire, write, and direct all of these?

    You cavalier comic... you dastardly deviant... you silly satirist... You gargantuan genius! Fantastic! All of them, utterly hilarious!
  • whoisthisguy
    July 31, 2006
    If not the funniest movie I've ever seen, only to Blazing Saddles.

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