Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) movie poster

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)

"Be warned."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 38%, MC: 49) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America, Japan
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,343 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Metacritic
49
Cast
Robert De Niro as The Creature / Sharp Featured Man
Kenneth Branagh as Victor Frankenstein
Tom Hulce as Henry Clerval
Aidan Quinn as Cap. Robert Walton
Ian Holm as Baron Frankenstein
Richard Briers as Grandfather
John Cleese as Prof. Waldman
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 1,343 votes. Critics gave it 44%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1994 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a 1994 drama, horror, science fiction film directed by Kenneth Branagh. 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. The film has been rated by 1,343 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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