Frankenstein (2025) — Release, Cast & Review Status

Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 2025 · Updated September 25, 2026

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A source-based critics roundup is available. Read what critics said about Frankenstein. It is not a first-hand Celluloid review, and no Celluloid rating has been assigned.

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Released: Oct 17, 2025
Runtime: 2h 30m
Age rating: R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast: Oscar Isaac , Jacob Elordi , Christoph Waltz , Mia Goth , Felix Kammerer , Charles Dance , David Bradley , Lars Mikkelsen , Christian Convery , Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Streaming: Netflix
Country: United States
Language: English

Also known as फ़्रैंकेंस्टाइन フランケンシュタイン 프랑켄슈타인 科學怪人 แฟรงเกนสไตน์ فرانكشتاين

Official theatrical poster for Frankenstein (2025)

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Where to watch

Netflix

Where to watch Frankenstein by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	Netflix
Malaysia	Netflix
Nigeria	Netflix
Pakistan	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Africa	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix
Thailand	Netflix
Turkey	Netflix
United Arab Emirates	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	Netflix

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A source-based critics roundup is published. Frankenstein (2025) Reviews: What Critics Said. It is not based on a Celluloid screening and carries no rating. The composite score is a separate measure. It requires an editorial rating and at least one independent rating input.

What is Frankenstein about?

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Frankenstein (2025) Reviews: What Critics Said

Critics praised Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein for its lavish Gothic craft and Jacob Elordi's soulful Creature, while many found it overlong, solemn and heavy-handed with its emotions.

Most critics say yes, with reservations: Frankenstein is a gorgeous, heartfelt Gothic epic with a standout Creature, but many found it overstuffed and overlong. This is a roundup of published reviews; Celluloid has not rated it.

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Frankenstein: frequently asked questions

Does Frankenstein have a Celluloid Score yet?

Not yet. Frankenstein has been released, but its composite score is pending. Any available personal editorial rating is displayed separately on the film page.

Where can I watch Frankenstein?

In the United States, Frankenstein streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Frankenstein?

Frankenstein runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

What is Frankenstein rated?

Frankenstein is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Frankenstein?

Frankenstein is directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer.