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Poster for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Seen it?

1994 | 123 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Frankenstein or Candyman, start here.
The mood
Scary, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    38% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $112 million worldwide on a $45 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 370K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

  • Robert De NiroThe Creature / Sharp Featured Man
  • Kenneth BranaghVictor Frankenstein
  • Tom HulceHenry Clerval
  • Helena Bonham CarterElizabeth
  • Aidan QuinnCap. Robert Walton
  • Ian HolmBaron Frankenstein
  • Richard BriersGrandfather
  • John CleeseProf. Waldman
  • Robert HardyProf. Krempe
  • Cherie LunghiCaroline Beaufort Frankenstein