Frankenstein (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2007, Frankenstein is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Jed Mercurio, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Frankenstein is a 2007 British television film produced by Impossible Pictures for ITV. It was written and directed by Jed Mercurio, adapted from Mary Shelley's original novel to a present-day setting. Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, a female geneticist, accidentally creates a monster while growing her son's clone from stem cells as an organ donor in an effort to prevent his imminent death.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein stars Helen McCrory as Victoria, James Purefoy as Clerval, Benedict Wong as Ed Gore and Lindsay Duncan as Jane Pretorius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Frankenstein has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frankenstein change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frankenstein worth watching?
- Frankenstein holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenstein?
- Frankenstein stars Helen McCrory, James Purefoy, Benedict Wong, Lindsay Duncan and Anna Torv.
- When was Frankenstein released?
- Frankenstein was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.