National Theatre Live: Frankenstein - 2011

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 terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

130min
2011
15
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.6/10

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch profile pictureBenedict CumberbatchThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee Miller profile pictureJonny Lee MillerThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella Smith profile pictureElla SmithGretel / Clarice
Naomie Harris profile pictureNaomie HarrisElizabeth Lavenza
George Harris profile pictureGeorge HarrisM. Frankenstein
Karl Johnson profile pictureKarl JohnsonDe Lacey
Lizzie Winkler profile pictureLizzie WinklerAgatha de Lacey
Andreea Păduraru profile pictureAndreea PăduraruFemale Creature

About National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Overview

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 terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

Age Rating: 15
Runtime: 130min

Extra details

Original Title: National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Original Language: English
Directed By: Danny Boyle
Production Companies
National Theatre