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Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who 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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Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance.

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With his legendary visual touch, Guillermo Del Toro resurrects Frankenstein as a modern Prometheus that’s gloriously gothic and heart-breaking.

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Ty Burr

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Dec 6

3/4

I haven’t been truly sold on Elordi until now, but underneath the heavy prosthetics beams a battered nobility that’s unique in the many film iterations of this property.

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Dwight Brown

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Dec 1

2/4

In the end, why is such an overwhelming production an underwhelming experience?

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David Sims

The Atlantic

Nov 12

What could have been the kind of bittersweet monster movie del Toro has excelled at instead feels shackled by its opulence, trudging through a two-and-a-half-hour run time to arrive at its expected conclusion.

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

5d

Frankenstein is del Toro at the height of his filmmaking powers.

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Marcelo Paredes

Cinencuentro

Dec 13

...despite the problems in the second half...Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is a film of interest, both for what it achieves remarkably and for what it elevates, both aspects capable of sparking lengthy debates. [Full review in Spanish]

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Robert Horton

The Scarecrow

Dec 12

2.5/4

Is it possible that del Toro spent too many years thinking about everything he wanted to pour into a Frankenstein movie? Because this one—as handsomely dressed as you would expect—is crammed with ideas, yet curiously lacking in there-ness.

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Karmela

Dec 14

then i will indulge in rage

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Rich

Dec 14

Flawless. Needs to be seen in the Theater but the story is do good, you can watch on Netflix if need be.

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Sarabeth

Dec 12

A cinematic masterpiece, left me emotional

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Wrobini9

Dec 10

This has been the best movie of the year for me. Maybe the best of the decade. Del Toro's thought process is brilliant. He has added immeasurably to Mary Shelley's original work of genius. I cannot wait to see it again! TIP: see it on the big screen!

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Natalya M

Dec 9

Incredible movie!!! A must watch 😍

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mikeijames

Dec 7

missing something but not sure what.

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Synopsis

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale
Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Bluegrass Films, Transportation Resources, Double Dare You
Rating: R (Grisly Images|Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2025
Runtime: 2h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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