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Gods and Monsters

1998·Movie
1h 45min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

A real life story, show business, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A portrait of an outrageous friendship.

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.
Biographical DramaShowbizPsychological PortraitCharacter-DrivenMelancholyLate-in-Life FriendshipSocial CommentaryArtistic1950s Setting

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Gods and Monsters legally?

Gods and Monsters is included with a subscription to Here TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gods and Monsters worth watching?

79
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gods and Monsters rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Gods and Monsters?

1 h 45 min

Gods and Monsters runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Gods and Monsters based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gods and Monsters?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Gods and Monsters higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Gods and Monsters a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 65% of its budget.

What language is Gods and Monsters in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gods and Monsters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gods and Monsters in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gods and Monsters use?

All Gays are PromiscuousFlash Back StaresBlatant LiesGaydarSanity SlippagePhony VeteranGayngstSubordinate ExcuseDouble Standard: Rape, Male on MaleSuicide by CopTragic DropoutStrip Pokerand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Gods and Monsters, including All Gays are Promiscuous, Flash Back Stares, Blatant Lies.