Frankenstein Unbound (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Frankenstein Unbound is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Corman, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for mankind, produces global side-effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein Unbound stars John Hurt as Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice), Raúl Juliá as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Nick Brimble as The Monster and Bridget Fonda as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Frankenstein Unbound has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $334.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein Unbound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein Unbound tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein Unbound (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frankenstein Unbound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frankenstein Unbound worth watching?
- Frankenstein Unbound holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenstein Unbound?
- Frankenstein Unbound stars John Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Nick Brimble, Bridget Fonda and Jason Patric.
- When was Frankenstein Unbound released?
- Frankenstein Unbound was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.