James Whale

Where to watch James Whale in the UK

Find every James Whale film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Whale (22 July 1889 – 29 May 1957) was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), all recognized as classics of the genre. Whale directed over a dozen films in other genres, including what is considered the definitive film version of the musical Show Boat (1936). He became increasingly disenchanted with his association with horror, but many of his non-horro…

  • Directing
  • Born 22 July 1889
  • Died 29 May 1957 (age 67)
  • Dudley, Worcestershire, England, UK
  • 23 credits

James Whale films streaming in the UK

Most-watched films featuring James Whale, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.

Full filmography

Every credit ScreenSearch indexes for James Whale, ranked by popularity. Click any title for UK streaming, rent and buy options.

James Whale — FAQ

Where can I watch James Whale films in the UK?

James Whale's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.

What are James Whale's most popular films?

Most-watched James Whale films currently: The Invisible Man (1933), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Hell's Angels (1930), The Man in the Iron Mask (1939).

Looking for a specific title?

Type any film or TV show and ScreenSearch will instantly tell you which UK service has it.

Search any title