Frankenstein (2025)
A brilliant scientist’s monstrous experiment unravels into a bleak, darkly-comic tragedy for creator and creation.
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.
How intense is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Frankenstein feels like
- Tone
- bleakdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Frankenstein
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Frankenstein for you?
Is Frankenstein scary?
Only a little. Frankenstein has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Frankenstein gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Frankenstein sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Frankenstein OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein runs 2h 30m.
Where can I stream Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is streaming on Netflix.
Does Frankenstein have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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