The Bride! (2026)
Kernel Score: 60% · 193 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Released: 2026-03-04
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Bride!
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.
The Bride! parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Bride! is an R-rated horror-fantasy reimagining of Frankenstein's Bride with murder, sexual assault themes, and reanimated corpses.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated horror involving murder, reanimation of a corpse, and police corruption in 1930s Chicago.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Keywords include prostitute, attempted rape, and sexual assault as plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Bride!
If you liked The Bride!, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Frankenstein (1931) — 85%
- The Invisible Man (2020) — 78%
- The Fly (1986) — 86%
- Braindead (1992) — 85%
- Re-Animator (1985) — 78%
- Ginger Snaps (2000) — 76%
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Cast
- Jessie Buckley as Ida Bolinski / The Bride / Mary Shelley
- Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster / 'Frank'
- Annette Bening as Dr. Cornelia Euphronius
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Ronnie Reed
- Penélope Cruz as Myrna Malloy
The Bride! FAQ
Is The Bride! good?
The Bride! has a 60% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 193 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Bride!?
In the US you can stream The Bride! on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Bride! OK for kids?
The Bride! is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Bride! is an R-rated horror-fantasy reimagining of Frankenstein's Bride with murder, sexual assault themes, and reanimated corpses.
What movies are like The Bride!?
If you liked The Bride!, try Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Fly and Braindead.