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Young Frankenstein

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

Young Frankenstein works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 46m · ★ 7.9

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  1. 96match

    1.The Addams Family (1991)

    7.1 · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, The Addams Family (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Love and Monsters (2020)

    7.3 · Comedy · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Love and Monsters (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)

    7.0 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    4.Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

    6.5 · Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.Sleeper (1973)

    6.9 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Sleeper (1973) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Repo Man (1984)

    6.7 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Repo Man (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.The Monster Squad (1987)

    6.7 · Comedy · Action · Fantasy · 1h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, The Monster Squad (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    8.Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)

    6.9 · Adventure · Animation · Comedy · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.My Man Godfrey (1936)

    7.6 · Comedy · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, My Man Godfrey (1936) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Pure Flix
    • FlixFling
    • TCM
    • IndieFlix
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Dove Amazon Channel
    • IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
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    10.Help! (1965)

    6.8 · Comedy · Music · Adventure · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Young Frankenstein clicked for you, Help! (1965) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Young Frankenstein?
Try The Addams Family, Love and Monsters, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania—each shares DNA with Young Frankenstein while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein (1974) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Young Frankenstein worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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