Frankenstein (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 2004, Frankenstein is a drama, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Marcus Nispel, running about 88 minutes. “Someone new is playing God.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An investigation into a serial killer leads two detectives to discover that Dr. Frankenstein and his creature are still alive after two centuries of genetic experiments.

Who’s in it. Frankenstein stars Parker Posey as Detective Carson O'Conner, Vincent Perez as Deucalion, Thomas Kretschmann as Victor Helios and Adam Goldberg as Detec. Michael Sloane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Frankenstein has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2004)?
In US, Frankenstein is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Frankenstein worth watching?
Frankenstein holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Frankenstein?
Frankenstein stars Parker Posey, Vincent Perez, Thomas Kretschmann, Adam Goldberg and Ivana Miličević.
When was Frankenstein released?
Frankenstein was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.