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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

1994·Movie
2h 3min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, the mind, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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Be warned.

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Gothic HorrorPeriod DramaTragic TaleScientific HubrisPhilosophical ThemesCreature FeatureVisually DarkRomantic MelancholyPsychological Drama

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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Where can I stream Mary Shelley's Frankenstein legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. 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 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

2 h 3 min

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

Critics49
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see Mary Shelley's Frankenstein much the same way.

Was Mary Shelley's Frankenstein a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$112 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $112 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mary Shelley's Frankenstein use?

ÜberwaldAsshole VictimBig "NO!"I Gave My WordGorgeous Period DressSoulless ShellDeath by AdaptationIronic EchoArtistic Licence – PhysicsDumb MuscleMade of ExplodiumShown Their Workand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, including Überwald, Asshole Victim, Big "NO!".