National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Seen it?2011 | 130 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Frankenstein or A Quiet Place, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren
- Benedict CumberbatchThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
- Jonny Lee MillerThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
- Ella SmithGretel / Clarice
- Naomie HarrisElizabeth Lavenza
- George HarrisM. Frankenstein
- Karl JohnsonDe Lacey
- Daniel MillarFelix de Lacey
- Lizzie WinklerAgatha de Lacey
- Andreea PăduraruFemale Creature
- William NyeWilliam Frankenstein / Ensemble