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Frankenstein

1931·Movie
1h 10min

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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, technology, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The man who made a monster.

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Gothic Horror ClassicTragic Creature FeatureScientific HubrisExistential DreadIconic MonsterMelancholic & AtmosphericEthical DilemmaEarly Sci-FiHumanity & Otherness

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Questions about Frankenstein

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Where can I stream Frankenstein legally?

Frankenstein is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Frankenstein rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Frankenstein?

1 h 10 min

Frankenstein runs 1 h 10 min.

Is Frankenstein based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Frankenstein?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Frankenstein higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Frankenstein a box office hit?

Budget$291,000
Box office$12 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $291,000 to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 41.2 times its budget.

What language is Frankenstein in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Frankenstein?

85ADAGALAOARATAUBABBBEBFBGBOBR+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frankenstein in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Frankenstein use?

RetconHouse of FrankensteinHouse of FrankensteinConveniently Interrupted DocumentDell ComicsSon of FrankensteinScary StitchesMary Shelley's FrankensteinGone Horribly WrongUnbuilt TropeFrankenstein's Castle of FreaksFrankenstein's Armyand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for Frankenstein, including Retcon, House of Frankenstein, House of Frankenstein.