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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

1994Movie2 h 3 minR

DramaHorror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic496.7Rotten Tomatoes–11%

A relentlessly bleak, tense drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror
  • Period Drama
  • Tragic Tale
  • Scientific Hubris
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Creature Feature
  • Visually Dark
  • Romantic Melancholy
  • Psychological Drama

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh
Written by
Frank Darabont, Mary Shelley, Steph Lady
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola, James V. Hart, John Veitch
Music by
Patrick Doyle

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 1994 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
November 4, 1994
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$112 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

Überwald, Asshole Victim, Big "NO!" +9

  • Überwald
  • Asshole Victim
  • Big "NO!"
  • I Gave My Word
  • Gorgeous Period Dress
  • Soulless Shell
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Ironic Echo
  • Artistic Licence – Physics
  • Dumb Muscle
  • Made of Explodium
  • Shown Their Work

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?"

Questions about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

NetflixPluto TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein streams on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 49).

Will Mary Shelley's Frankenstein scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Überwald, Asshole Victim, and Big "NO!".