Frankenstein (2025)
Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley's immortal gothic tale with a visionary cast and a haunting meditation on creation, hubris, and monstrosity.
Frankenstein - Movie Information
- Original Title: Frankenstein
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Danish, English, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 17, 2025
- Alternative Titles: フランケンシュタイン (JP), فرانكشتاين (SA), Dr. Frankenstein (US), Frankenstein de Guillermo del Toro (MX), แฟรงเกนสไตน์ (TH), 弗兰肯斯坦 (CN)
- Production Companies: Double Dare You, Demilo Films, Bluegrass 7
- Production Countries: United States of America, Canada
Frankenstein - Plot
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Frankenstein - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see del Toro's dark vision unfold:
Only monsters play God.
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Frankenstein - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Guillermo del Toro
Main Cast
- Oscar Isaac
- Jacob Elordi
- Christoph Waltz
- Mia Goth
- Felix Kammerer
- Charles Dance
- David Bradley
- Lars Mikkelsen
- Christian Convery
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Writers
- Guillermo del Toro
Producers
- J. Miles Dale
- Guillermo del Toro
- Scott Stuber
Frankenstein - FAQs
Where can you stream Frankenstein (2025)?
Frankenstein (2025) is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for a full breakdown of streaming, rental, and purchase options currently available in your country.
Is Frankenstein (2025) based on a true story?
No, Frankenstein (2025) is not based on a true story. It is an adaptation of Mary Shelley's landmark 1818 gothic novel of the same name, which itself was a work of fiction exploring themes of creation, ambition, and moral consequence through the story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein.
Who plays the Creature in Frankenstein (2025)?
Jacob Elordi portrays the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025). Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, with Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Charles Dance, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, and Nikolaj Lie Kaas rounding out the principal cast.
What is Frankenstein (2025) about?
Frankenstein (2025) follows Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but dangerously egotistical scientist who succeeds in reanimating life through a monstrous experiment. The film explores the catastrophic consequences of his hubris as both creator and tragic creation spiral toward their inevitable undoing.
Who directed Frankenstein (2025)?
Frankenstein (2025) was directed by Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker known for Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Crimson Peak. Del Toro also wrote the screenplay and served as a producer on the film alongside J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber.
What is the age rating for Frankenstein (2025)?
Frankenstein (2025) is rated R in the United States. The R rating indicates the film contains content that may be unsuitable for viewers under 17 without parental guidance, consistent with its dark horror and fantasy themes involving reanimation, violence, and mature dramatic subject matter.
How long is Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)?
Frankenstein (2025) has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). This extended running time allows Guillermo del Toro to fully develop the complex relationship between Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his creation, exploring the moral and emotional depths of Mary Shelley's story.
Who composed the music for Frankenstein (2025)?
The score for Frankenstein (2025) was composed by Alexandre Desplat, the Oscar-winning French composer who previously collaborated with Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water. Desplat's atmospheric and emotionally nuanced compositions are expected to deepen the film's gothic horror and dramatic tone.
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