Is Gods and Monsters right for your family?
Movie 1998 105 min
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.
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The synopsis describes an unlikely friendship and its impact, suggesting relationship and emotional themes.
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