National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
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About National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a 2011 English-language drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, Ella Smith. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings.
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was produced by National Theatre and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 17, 2011, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren
- Writers
- Nick Dear
- Release date
- March 17, 2011
- OTT release
- April 30, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- National Theatre
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein cast & crew
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren and written by Nick Dear.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein, Jonny Lee Miller as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein, Ella Smith as Gretel / Clarice, Naomie Harris as Elizabeth Lavenza, George Harris as M. Frankenstein, and Karl Johnson as De Lacey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Karl Hyde and it was produced by David Sabel and Emma Keith.
Is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein worth watching?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 86 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and science fiction, National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on April 30, 2020.
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Cast of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Benedict Cumberbatch
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee Miller
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella Smith
Gretel / Clarice
Naomie Harris
Elizabeth Lavenza
George Harris
M. Frankenstein
Karl Johnson
De Lacey
Daniel Millar
Felix de Lacey
Lizzie Winkler
Agatha de Lacey
Andreea Păduraru
Female Creature
William Nye
William Frankenstein / Ensemble
Mark Armstrong
Rab
John Stahl
Ewan
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein — FAQs
▸Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Frankenstein in United States?
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▸What language is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein in?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein rated?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
▸When did National Theatre Live: Frankenstein release on OTT?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein became available digitally on April 30, 2020.
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