Frankenstein (2025)
Kernel Score: 87% · 3,061 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 2025-10-17
Runtime: 150 minutes
Is Frankenstein worth watching?
Worth watching. Guillermo del Toro's gothic version follows a driven scientist and the creature he builds. It's lavish and heartfelt, more about two wounded souls than horror, though some will find it slow.
Watch it if you
- love gothic fantasy and monster stories
- like del Toro's emotional approach
Skip it if you
- want straight horror
- dislike slow, grand productions
Best for: Dark solo night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Frankenstein
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Frankenstein parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Frankenstein (2025) is an R-rated gothic horror drama with visceral imagery, reanimation, and dark themes of hubris and tragedy.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Gothic horror, monstrous reanimation experiments, and a visceral tone deliver strong, disturbing violence and bloody imagery.
- Language: Some — Some strong language is expected in keeping with the R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Frankenstein
If you liked Frankenstein, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pan's Labyrinth (2006) — 87%: Del Toro's dark fairy tale for adults
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) — 91%: Del Toro's dark, moving take on a classic tale
- The Shape of Water (2017) — 81%: Del Toro's romance between a woman and a creature
- Frankenstein (1931) — 85%: The classic monster film this story grew from
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — 85%: Classic sequel with a strange, sad creature
- The Devil's Backbone (2001) — 82%: Del Toro's early haunted-school ghost story
Director
Cast
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi as The Creature
- Christoph Waltz as Harlander
- Mia Goth as Elizabeth / Claire Frankenstein
- Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein
- Charles Dance as Leopold Frankenstein
- David Bradley as Blind Man
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Christian Convery as Young Victor Frankenstein
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Chief Officer Larsen
Frankenstein FAQ
Is Frankenstein worth watching?
Worth watching. Guillermo del Toro's gothic version follows a driven scientist and the creature he builds. It's lavish and heartfelt, more about two wounded souls than horror, though some will find it slow.
Where can I watch Frankenstein?
In the US you can stream Frankenstein on Netflix.
Is Frankenstein OK for kids?
Frankenstein is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Frankenstein (2025) is an R-rated gothic horror drama with visceral imagery, reanimation, and dark themes of hubris and tragedy.
What movies are like Frankenstein?
If you liked Frankenstein, try Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Shape of Water and Frankenstein.