Overview
- The film begins streaming globally on Netflix on November 7 following a three‑week, awards‑qualifying theatrical rollout.
- Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, and Lars Mikkelsen in key roles.
- Critics widely praise the production craft, including Tamara Deverell’s sets, Dan Laustsen’s cinematography, extensive practical prosthetics, and Alexandre Desplat’s empathetic score.
- Notices describe a deeply personal, empathy‑forward reimagining that reframes the story’s emotional core, with some reviews noting pacing issues and a crowded final stretch.
- Runtime is listed at about 149–150 minutes, and coverage notes new or reconfigured characters and relationships compared with Mary Shelley’s novel without detailing story turns.