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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Launches Worldwide on Netflix

Netflix moves the long-awaited adaptation into awards contention as critics praise its craft and performances despite reservations about pacing.

Overview

  • Streaming availability began November 7 with a simultaneous global rollout, with Mexico’s Central time listing a 2:00 a.m. release.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth among the principal cast.
  • The film runs 149 minutes and carries an MPAA R rating for strong bloody violence and intense images.
  • Early reviews highlight lavish design and evocative lead turns while noting uneven tempo and some less convincing exterior visuals.
  • After a Venice competition premiere and a brief October theatrical window, Netflix positions the film as a flagship awards-season title from del Toro’s regular creative team.