Film · 1994 · 123 min · R · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction
Be warned.
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Starring Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn, Ian Holm, Richard Briers, John Cleese
Released in cinemas in the United States on 4 November 1994.
Physical release: 7 July 1995.
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Release dates in the United States
In cinemas
4 November 1994
Digital release
No date listed
Physical release
7 July 1995
First cinema release anywhere
4 November 1994 (Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom and 1 more)
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