Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A Victorian doctor’s experiment unleashes a murderous alter ego that turns his theory of human duality into a descent through gothic terror.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brooding
- foreboding
- disturbing
- classic horror night
- gothic movie marathon
What critics said
Critics recognized the polished production, atmospheric photography, and Ingrid Bergman's performance but broadly found the film's psychological pretensions and character writing heavy-handed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jekyll's potion transforms his moral conflict into the physically distinct figure of Hyde.
Jekyll's experiments treat good and evil as forces that can be isolated and tested.
Hyde's pursuit through fog-filled London streets is a defining atmospheric set piece.
Jekyll maintains a professional and romantic life while Hyde abuses and kills others.
Films like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and why
The Picture of Dorian Gray
shared gothic horror, dual identity, and psychological conflict
The Wolf Man
shared classic hollywood horror, moral corruption, and atmospheric suspense
Dracula
shared literary horror, transformation, and divided self themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Release Date
- 1941-08-12
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (195)
Cast
- Spencer Tracy
- Ingrid Bergman
- Lana Turner
- Donald Crisp
- Ian Hunter
- Barton MacLane
- C. Aubrey Smith
- Peter Godfrey
- Sara Allgood
- Frederick Worlock
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde about?
- A Victorian doctor’s experiment unleashes a murderous alter ego that turns his theory of human duality into a descent through gothic terror.
- What is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as moderate.
- What did critics think of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
- Critics recognized the polished production, atmospheric photography, and Ingrid Bergman's performance but broadly found the film's psychological pretensions and character writing heavy-handed.
- Which films are like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
- Films with a similar feel include The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Wolf Man, and Dracula.
- How long is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
- In United States, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
