Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
“Be warned.”
Synopsis
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Robert De Niro
The Creature / Sharp Featured Man
Kenneth Branagh
Victor Frankenstein
Tom Hulce
Henry Clerval
Helena Bonham Carter
Elizabeth
Aidan Quinn
Cap. Robert Walton
Ian Holm
Baron Frankenstein
Richard Briers
Grandfather
John Cleese
Prof. Waldman
Robert Hardy
Prof. Krempe
Cherie Lunghi
Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein
Celia Imrie
Mrs. Moritz
Trevyn McDowell
Justine
Mark Hadfield
Felix
Gerard Horan
Claude
Joanna Roth
Marie
Alfred Bell
Landlord
Sasha Hanau
Maggie
Joseph England
Thomas
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$112M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.49x
+$67M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Shelley, Frank Darabont, Steph Lady
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $112M
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope, TriStar Pictures, Japan Satellite Broadcasting, IndieProd Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Mary Shelley, Frank Darabont, Steph Lady
Patrick Doyle
Roger Pratt, Roger Lanser
Andrew Marcus
Francis Ford Coppola, James V. Hart, John Veitch, Fred Fuchs
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
James V. Hart
Producer
Kenneth Branagh
Director
James Acheson
Costume Design
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Andrew Marcus
Editor
John Veitch
Producer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Frank Darabont
Writer
Steph Lady
Writer
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Simon Crane
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Movies 1080p
Movie Collection
Favorite Actors
Movies
Similar Titles to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
5.0
7.6
3.8
7.8
6.8
6.7
7.2
10.0
4.3
6.2Anime
3.2
6.4
7.0
7.0
5.7
More Like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein about?
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Who directed Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
The principal cast of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein includes Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn.
When was Mary Shelley's Frankenstein released and how long is it?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $112M at the worldwide box office (2.49 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).