I, Frankenstein (2014)
A creature's two-century journey culminates in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy war for humanity's fate.
200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind.
How intense is I, Frankenstein?
I, Frankenstein is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What I, Frankenstein feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyepicdarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream I, Frankenstein
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is I, Frankenstein for you?
Is I, Frankenstein scary?
Only a little. I, Frankenstein has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is I, Frankenstein gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is I, Frankenstein sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is I, Frankenstein OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is I, Frankenstein?
I, Frankenstein runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream I, Frankenstein?
I, Frankenstein is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does I, Frankenstein have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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