Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Netzkino Select Amazon Channel, Adrenalin Amazon channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel, FOD | — |
About Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a 1994 English-language drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Kenneth Branagh. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was produced by American Zoetrope, TriStar Pictures, and Japan Satellite Broadcasting and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on November 4, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $112 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Writers
- Frank Darabont, Steph Lady
- Release date
- November 4, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $112 million
- Production
- American Zoetrope, TriStar Pictures, Japan Satellite Broadcasting
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein cast & crew
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was directed by Kenneth Branagh and written by Frank Darabont and Steph Lady.
The cast features Robert De Niro as The Creature / Sharp Featured Man, Kenneth Branagh as Victor Frankenstein, Tom Hulce as Henry Clerval, Helena Bonham Carter as Elizabeth, Aidan Quinn as Cap. Robert Walton, and Ian Holm as Baron Frankenstein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Roger Pratt, and it was produced by Francis Ford Coppola and James V. Hart.
Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein worth watching?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,408 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and science fiction, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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Cast of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Robert De Niro
The Creature / Sharp Featured Man
Kenneth Branagh
Victor Frankenstein
Tom Hulce
Henry Clerval
Helena Bonham Carter
Elizabeth
Aidan Quinn
Cap. Robert Walton
Ian Holm
Baron Frankenstein
Richard Briers
Grandfather
John Cleese
Prof. Waldman
Robert Hardy
Prof. Krempe
Cherie Lunghi
Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein
Celia Imrie
Mrs. Moritz
Trevyn McDowell
Justine
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in United States?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein rated?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,408 ratings.
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