Movie
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein; the 19-year-old Mary Shelley. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life. The extraordinary story of how she created Frankenstein, one of the world's most terrifying monsters.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster was released December 7, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein; the 19-year-old Mary Shelley. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life. The extraordinary story of how she created Frankenstein, one of the world's most terrifying monsters.
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More about Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
Cast
Robert WinstonProf Robert Winston
David SchofieldMonster
Lucy DavenportMary Shelly
Clive MerrisonWilliam Godwin
Harriet WalterMary Wollstonecraft
Oliver ChrisPercy Bysshe Shelley
Amy PhillipsClaire ClairmontCredits
- Directed by
- Mary Downes
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English