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Lisa Frankenstein

2024·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Growing up, history, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

If you can't meet your perfect boyfriend…make him.

In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.
Gothic Teen ComedyRomance with a TwistQuirky Coming-of-AgeStylized VisualsDarkly HumorousFrankenstein Homage80s Pop CultureEccentric CharactersOffbeat & Charming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lisa Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lisa Frankenstein legally?

Lisa Frankenstein is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Lisa Frankenstein worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lisa Frankenstein rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lisa Frankenstein?

1 h 42 min

Lisa Frankenstein runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lisa Frankenstein?

Critics50
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Lisa Frankenstein higher (64) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lisa Frankenstein a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.

What language is Lisa Frankenstein in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lisa Frankenstein?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lisa Frankenstein in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lisa Frankenstein use?

Advertising by AssociationNo Name GivenGroin AttackSecret RelationshipThe '80sLove TrianglePolice Are UselessLight Feminine and Dark FeminineParental FavoritismConfidentiality BetrayalNightmare FetishistRage Against the Reflectionand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for Lisa Frankenstein, including Advertising by Association, No Name Given, Groin Attack.