Dr. Hackenstein (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1989, Dr. Hackenstein is a comedy and horror film directed by Richard Clark, running about 88 minutes. “His experiments will leave you in stitches.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Hackenstein is a genial but somewhat misguided scientist. He murders the locals for their body parts, but it's not for power or scientific research; he just needs them to put his wife back together.
Who’s in it. Dr. Hackenstein stars David Muir as Dr. Elliot Hackenstein, Michael Ensign as Dean Slesinger, Cathy Cahn as Yolanda and Stacey Travis as Melanie Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Dr. Hackenstein has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Hackenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Hackenstein tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Hackenstein (1989)?
- In US, Dr. Hackenstein is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr. Hackenstein worth watching?
- Dr. Hackenstein holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Hackenstein?
- Dr. Hackenstein stars David Muir, Michael Ensign, Cathy Cahn, Stacey Travis and Anne Ramsey.
- When was Dr. Hackenstein released?
- Dr. Hackenstein was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.