National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

20112h 10m7.7(89 votes)

DramaHorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a…

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011) is a drama, horror, and science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, and Ella Smith. The film runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 89 votes.

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Director

Danny Boyle

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Jonny Lee Miller

The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Ella Smith

Gretel / Clarice

Naomie Harris

Elizabeth Lavenza

George Harris

M. Frankenstein

Karl Johnson

De Lacey

Daniel Millar

Felix de Lacey

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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, Ella Smith, and Naomie Harris, and was directed by Danny Boyle.

How long is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes.

When did National Theatre Live: Frankenstein come out?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was released in 2011.

What genre is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a drama, horror, and science fiction film.

Is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein worth watching?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.