Mary Shelley
“Her greatest love inspired her darkest creation”
Synopsis
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-07
Top Cast
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Elle Fanning
Mary Shelley
Douglas Booth
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Bel Powley
Claire Clairmont
Stephen Dillane
William Godwin
Joanne Froggatt
Mary Jane Clairmont
Tom Sturridge
Lord Byron
Ben Hardy
Dr. John Polidori
Maisie Williams
Isabel Baxter
Hugh O'Conor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Ciara Charteris
Harriet Shelley
Jack Hickey
Thomas Hogg
Laurence Foster
Bookseller
Derek Riddell
William Baxter
Stuart Graham
Publisher
Owen Richards
William Godwin
Martin Phillips
Deacon
Chloe Vos
Ianthe
Serena Barnes
Landlady
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haifaa al-Mansour
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Jensen, Haifaa al-Mansour
- Original Score
- Amelia Warner
- Original Title
- Mary Shelley
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- HanWay Films, Gidden Media, Parallel Films, BFI, Ralfish Films, Bac Cinema, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Film Fund Luxembourg, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haifaa al-Mansour
Emma Jensen, Haifaa al-Mansour
Amelia Warner
David Ungaro
Nathan Nugent, Alex Mackie
Amy Baer, Alan Moloney, Ruth Coady
Department Leadership Roster
David Ungaro
Director of Photography
Haifaa al-Mansour
Director
Emma Jensen
Writer
Amy Baer
Producer
Nathan Nugent
Editor
Paki Smith
Production Design
Alex Mackie
Editor
Alan Moloney
Producer
Ruth Coady
Producer
Amelia Warner
Original Music Composer
Caroline Koener
Costume Design
Haifaa al-Mansour
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Shelley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Shelley about?
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”
Who directed Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.
Who stars in Mary Shelley?
The principal cast of Mary Shelley includes Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, Stephen Dillane, Joanne Froggatt.
When was Mary Shelley released and how long is it?
Mary Shelley was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Mary Shelley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary Shelley was composed by Amelia Warner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).