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Reviews. Young Frankenstein. Roger Ebert January 01, 1974. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. The moment, when it comes, has the inevitability of comic genius. Young Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the count who started it all, returns by rail to his ancestral home.
94% Tomatometer 72 Reviews 92% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate...
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- Mel Brooks
- PG
- Gene Wilder
Dec 15, 1974 · With Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn. An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.
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- Comedy
- Mel Brooks
- 1974-12-15
Brooks' corniness still yields plenty of belly laughs. Read Common Sense Media's Young Frankenstein review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Mel Brooks
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83. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 72 User Ratings. 7.6. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Max (Subscription required) View All. Gene Wilder. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Madeline Kahn. Elizabeth. Marty Feldman. Igor. Peter Boyle. The Monster. Cloris Leachman. Frau Blücher. Teri Garr. Inga.
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- Mel Brooks
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- Gene Wilder
Young Frankenstein was a box office success upon release. The film grossed $86.2 million on a $2.78 million budget. Young Frankenstein received acclaim from critics and currently holds a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews, with an average rating of 8.60/10.
Young Frankenstein is a great parody of classic horror films, particularly Frankenstein. The greatest thing about this Mel Brook's comedy classic is that you can really tell it was made with so much affection for both Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein.