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Frankenstein

2015·Movie
1h 29min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Technology, the mind, and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Man is the true monster.

After he is artificially created, then left for dead by a husband-and-wife team of eccentric scientists, Adam is confronted with nothing but aggression and violence from the world around him. This perfect creation-turned disfigured monster must come to grips with the horrific nature of humanity.
Modern FrankensteinScience Fiction HorrorArtificial CreationIdentity and AggressionTechnological HubrisPsychological TraumaReimagining Classic TaleGrotesque

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Frankenstein legally?

Frankenstein is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Frankenstein rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Frankenstein?

1 h 29 min

Frankenstein runs 1 h 29 min.

Is Frankenstein based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Frankenstein?

Critics100
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Frankenstein higher (100) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Frankenstein in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Frankenstein?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frankenstein in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Frankenstein use?

Escape from Frankenstein's CastleSon of FrankensteinHoist by His Own PetardRomance NovelThe Evil of FrankensteinMighty GlacierFlesh for FrankensteinThe IgorVictor FrankensteinHaunted CastleIf I Can't Have You…Torches and Pitchforksand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for Frankenstein, including Escape from Frankenstein's Castle, Son of Frankenstein, Hoist by His Own Petard.