Frankenstein (1931)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,000,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $7,423 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $12,007,423 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $1,272,861 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $2,474,057 | |
| Total | $3,746,918 | |
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Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 21st, 1931 (Wide) October 24th, 2012 (Special Engagement) by NCM Fathom |
| International Releases: | July 9th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
March 1st, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 13th, 2016 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 71 minutes |
| Plot point: | Frankenstien's Monster, Monster |
| Subgenre: | Gothic Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/9/2020 | $1,435 | 1 | 17 | 1 | $7,423 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $7,423 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Boris Karloff | The Monster | |
| Mae Clarke | Elizabeth, Henry's Fiancee |
Production and Technical Credits
| James Whale | Director | |
| Garrett Fort | Screenwriter | |
| Francis Edward Faragoh | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 21st, 1931 (Wide) October 24th, 2012 (Special Engagement) by NCM Fathom |
| International Releases: | July 9th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
March 1st, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 13th, 2016 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 71 minutes |
| Plot point: | Frankenstien's Monster, Monster |
| Subgenre: | Gothic Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/9/2020 | $1,435 | 1 | 17 | 1 | $7,423 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $7,423 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Boris Karloff | The Monster | |
| Mae Clarke | Elizabeth, Henry's Fiancee |
Production and Technical Credits
| James Whale | Director | |
| Garrett Fort | Screenwriter | |
| Francis Edward Faragoh | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.