Movie poster: Young Frankenstein (1974)

🎬 Movie

Young Frankenstein

1974 · 106 min Comedy

⭐ 7.9 / 10 · TMDB

A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.

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📋 Film Details

Year	1974
Country	United States of America
Genre	Comedy
Director	Mel Brooks
Runtime	106 min.
Rating	TMDB: 7.9/10 (3365 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Mel Brooks

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

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