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Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

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Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Uneven in tone and pacing, Guillermo del Toro’s passion project about a monster and his creator still roars to life as a thing of beauty and terror. As the Creature, Jacob Elordi conveys innocence, strength, sexuality and crushing sorrow.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 27, 2025

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The director’s innovations and invented characters, including Christophe Waltz’s munitions millionaire and the transfiguration of Victor’s fiancée Elizabeth (Mia Goth) into his brother’s bride, feel crudely grafted on to the source material.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2025

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Travis M. Andrews

Washington Post

Visually, the film is a sumptuous feast.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 24, 2025

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Gabriela Meza

Fuera de Foco

Film was created so Guillermo del Toro could adapt this masterpiece.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 28, 2025

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Cris Kennedy

Inner East Review

Del Toro's vision for the film, which comes with Netflix money to bring it all together, is exquisite and feels informed solely by Mary Shelley's descriptions and not by the century of previous interpretations.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 27, 2025

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André Hereford

Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

Guillermo del Toro's sumptuous 'Frankenstein' looks fantastic while lurching along like a ship trapped in ice.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 27, 2025

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Lori G

incredible artistry and cinematic beauty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Mel G

Stunning! It is a shame that so many will not see this in a theater and feel the full impact. Visually, it is both beautiful and horrific at times. The acting is superb. Isaac portrays Frankensteins descent into madness without overplaying it. And you feel every emotion from Elordi, even under makeup. The movie has enough action that the run time feels reasonable. You may even find yourself staying a bit longer after the final scene to listen to the luscious score.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Colleen B

The best movie I have seen this year! Amazing performances by Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaacs!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Charles

Beautifully made movie a must see on the big screen. Del Toro at his best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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J.J. M

Good performances, great sense of style, and that hint of del Toro artificiality that I've grown to appreciate.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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craig

Well done rendition. Story told from many perspectives and visually entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Synopsis

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale
Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Bluegrass Films, Transportation Resources, Double Dare You
Rating: R (Grisly Images|Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2025
Runtime: 2h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)