Gods and Monsters
“A portrait of an outrageous friendship.”
Synopsis
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 dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
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Gods and Monsters Official Trailer #1 - Brendan Fraser Movie (1998) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
James Whale
Brendan Fraser
Clayton Boone
Lynn Redgrave
Hanna
Lolita Davidovich
Betty
David Dukes
David Lewis
Kevin J. O'Connor
Harry
Mark Kiely
Dwight
Jack Plotnick
Edmund Kay
Rosalind Ayres
Elsa Lanchester
Jack Betts
Boris Karloff
Matt McKenzie
Colin Clive
Todd Babcock
Leonard Barnett
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
Princess Margaret
Brandon Kleyla
Young Whale
Pamela Salem
Sarah Whale
Michael O'Hagan
William Whale
David Millbern
Dr. Payne
Amir Aboulela
The Monster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$3.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Bram, Bill Condon
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Gods and Monsters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Flashpoint, BBC Film, Regent Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Condon
Christopher Bram, Bill Condon
Carter Burwell
Stephen M. Katz
Virginia Katz
Gregg Fienberg, Mark R. Harris, Paul Colichman, Clive Barker, David Forrest
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Condon
Director
Gregg Fienberg
Producer
Mark R. Harris
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Bruce Finlayson
Costume Design
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Paul Colichman
Producer
Virginia Katz
Editor
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Bill Condon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gods and Monsters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gods and Monsters about?
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 dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Who directed Gods and Monsters?
Gods and Monsters was directed by Bill Condon.
Who stars in Gods and Monsters?
The principal cast of Gods and Monsters includes Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes.
When was Gods and Monsters released and how long is it?
Gods and Monsters was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gods and Monsters?
Gods and Monsters had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $6.5M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gods and Monsters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gods and Monsters was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is Gods and Monsters based on a book or true story?
Gods and Monsters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Bram".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gods and Monsters?
Gods and Monsters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).