6.1Is Frankenstein worth watching?
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DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Brilliant but egotistical Dr. Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Originally broadcast in two installments part of the Wide World of Entertainment series on ABC, it was reissued as a single feature on video.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.
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Cast
14 of 14 · most episodes first
Robert FoxworthDr. Victor Frankenstein
Susan StrasbergElizabeth Lavenza
Bo SvensonMonster
Heidi VaughnAgatha de Lacey
Philip BourneufAlphonse Frankenstein
Robert GentryHenri Clerval
Jon LormerCharles de Lacey
William HansenProf. Waldman
John KarlenOtto Roget
George MorganHugo
Brian AveryFelix de Lacey
Willie AamesWilliam Frankenstein
Peter SallisMan (uncredited)
Leif GarrettBoy Who Runs from The Giant (uncredited)
Crew
- Directors
- Glenn Jordan
- Written by
- Dan Curtis, Mary Shelley, Richard H. Landau
- Produced by
- Dan Curtis
- Music by
- Bob Cobert
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Facts
January 16, 1973 · January 17, 1973 · Ended
- First aired
- January 16, 1973
- Last aired
- January 17, 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Frankenstein worth watching?"
Questions about Frankenstein
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Frankenstein okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
How long does it take to watch Frankenstein?
3 h
About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1973.
Will I feel good after watching Frankenstein?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Frankenstein plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.