Victor Frankenstein (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Victor Frankenstein is a 2015 sci-fi horror film starring James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Daniel Radcliffe. It brings to the screen characters from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $34.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Victor Frankenstein About?
The premise of Victor Frankenstein without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a fascination with unlocking the secrets of life, brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein and his assistant Igor Strausman embark on a perilous journey into the unknown. Victor’s relentless pursuit of immortality leads to the creation of a monstrous being, pushing him to the brink of insanity. As the consequences of Victor's ambition become terrifyingly real, Igor must find a way to stop him and the creature he has unleashed, before it’s too late.
Victor Frankenstein Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- frankenstein's monster
- scientist
- gothic horror
- based on novel
- bare chested man
- assistant
- medical student
- experiment
- moral dilemma
- corpse
- police raid
- circus freak
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- castle
- police inspector
- police detective
- benefactor
- lightning
- mad scientist
- science
- biology
- london england
- scotland yard
- escape
- female acrobat
- acrobat
- human anatomy
- anatomy
- hunchback
- physician
- clown
- circus
- character name as title
- doctor victor frankenstein character
- murder of a police officer
- psychotronic film
- religion versus science
- crush
- steampunk sci fi
- igor character
- horse and carriage
- student
- legend
- man
- obsession
- friendship
- scotch whiskey
- roulette
- pickaxe
- shower
- title at the end
Victor Frankenstein Cast
James McAvoy leads the cast, with Jessica Brown Findlay and Daniel Radcliffe.
Also Starring in Victor Frankenstein
· 1 moreVictor Frankenstein Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Victor Frankenstein 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
30 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Victor Frankenstein Plot Summary
What happens in Victor Frankenstein from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of London, Victor Frankenstein, portrayed by James McAvoy, is a driven medical student who attends a captivating circus performance. During the show, he leaps into action to rescue an injured aerialist named Lorelei, played by Jessica Brown Findlay, with the assistance of a nameless hunchback, brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe, who is imprisoned by the circus’s ruthless ringleader and secretly harbors feelings for Lorelei.
Full summary
The whole story of Victor Frankenstein, scene by scene
Victor Frankenstein Box Office
Victor Frankenstein grossed $34.2 million worldwide. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $28.5 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.2M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $28.5M
Victor Frankenstein Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer #1
- Clip "Life is Beautiful"
- Clip "Murder Investigation"
How Well Do You Know Victor Frankenstein?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Victor Frankenstein
23 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1995 Ford Econoline.
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John Deere unknown Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role
Victor Frankenstein Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Igor” and “Viktoras Frankensteinas”.
- Also known as
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- Igor
- Viktoras Frankensteinas
- Victor Frankenstein - Genie und Wahnsinn
- Vitor Frankenstein
- Victor: La storia segreta del dott. Frankenstein
- Docteur Frankenstein
- Victor: La storia segreta del dottor Frankenstein
- Viktor Frankenstein
- Виктор Франкенштейн
- Βίκτορ Φρανκενστάιν
- ויקטור פרנקנשטיין
- 빅터 프랑켄슈타인
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- 维克多·弗兰肯斯坦
- Виктор Франкенщайн
- Віктор Франкенштейн
- 怪物
- ヴィクター・フランケンシュタイン
- Виктор Франкенштајн
- Viktors Frankenšteins
- 科學怪人：創生之父
- วิคเตอร์ แฟรงเกนสไตน์
- فيكتور فرانكنشتاين, ვიქტორ ფრანკენშტეინი
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Victor Frankenstein FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Victor Frankenstein, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Victor Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Victor Frankenstein released?
Victor Frankenstein was released on November 25, 2015.
Who is in the cast of Victor Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein stars James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Daniel Radcliffe, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Victor Frankenstein make at the box office?
Victor Frankenstein grossed $34.2 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $28.5 million international).
How is Victor Frankenstein rated?
Victor Frankenstein has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Victor Frankenstein have a post-credit scene?
No. Victor Frankenstein has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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