Mary Shelley (2017)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,051 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2017-08-06
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Mary Shelley
- Stream: AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”
Mary Shelley parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Mary Shelley is a period romance depicting an affair between the young Mary Godwin and poet Percy Shelley.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on a romantic affair between the leads; depicted with period discretion per its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Elle Fanning as Mary Shelley
- Douglas Booth as Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Bel Powley as Claire Clairmont
- Stephen Dillane as William Godwin
- Joanne Froggatt as Mary Jane Clairmont
- Tom Sturridge as Lord Byron
- Ben Hardy as Dr. John Polidori
- Maisie Williams as Isabel Baxter
- Hugh O'Conor as Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- Ciara Charteris as Harriet Shelley
Mary Shelley FAQ
Is Mary Shelley good?
Mary Shelley has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,051 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mary Shelley?
In the US you can stream Mary Shelley on AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Mary Shelley OK for kids?
Mary Shelley is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Mary Shelley is a period romance depicting an affair between the young Mary Godwin and poet Percy Shelley.
What movies are like Mary Shelley?
If you liked Mary Shelley, try Breathe, Purple Hearts, Romeo and Juliet and Out of Africa.