The Body Snatcher
Directed by Robert Wise
Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.
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Top cast
Boris Karloff
John Gray
Bela Lugosi
Joseph
Henry Daniell
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith Atwater
Meg Camden
Russell Wade
Donald Fettes
Rita Corday
Mrs. Marsh
Sharyn Moffett
Georgina Marsh
Donna Lee
Street Singer
Ted Billings
Townsman (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
Mourner (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Body Snatcher online?
The Body Snatcher is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Body Snatcher on Netflix?
No — The Body Snatcher is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Body Snatcher online?
Yes. In United States, The Body Snatcher can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Body Snatcher?
As of September 20, 2026, The Body Snatcher is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, and Germany, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
