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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1941 · Movie · 113 min · ★ 6.5 · 69% critics

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A respected doctor becomes obsessed with the idea that good and evil live inside everyone, and creates a potion meant to separate the two. When the experiment unleashes a darker side that starts taking control, his private life and reputation begin to unravel with frightening consequences.

Based on Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

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Details
Years
1941
Release date
1941-08-12
Language
English
Runtime
113 min
Critic score
69/100
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (187 votes)
Budget
$1,100,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic Victorian morality tale with moody tension, psychological conflict, and a touch of sensuality; Not for you if you need fast pacing or intense scares like The Bad Seed.

Pros: foggy Victorian atmosphere; strong lead performances; memorable transformation moments | Cons: slow middle stretch; uneven casting fit; horror feels restrained

Themes

  • double life
  • transformation
  • psychological abuse
  • alter ego
  • black and white
  • doctor
  • potion
  • physical abuse
  • jekyll and hyde
  • evil
  • antidote
  • marriage engagement
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic Score · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1942 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Victor Fleming