Ian McKellan delivers a riveting award-winning performance as Hollywood horror director James Whale. Its 1957, and Whales heyday as the director of 'Frankenstein' and 'The Invisible Man' is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images of his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah (Lynne Redgrave), hires a handsome young gardener, Clayton Boone (Brendan Fraser), the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship. This powerful and poignant relationship will change their lives forever. Academy winning drama with Ian MacKellan