IMDb 5.1 2014 HD

I, Frankenstein

I, Frankenstein

2014
Horror Thriller
92 min PG-13 Australia
5.376 / 10
5.1 IMDB

200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stuart Beattie / Charles Rotherham / Chris O'Connell
Starring
Aaron Eckhart / Yvonne Strahovski / Bill Nighy / Jai Courtney / Miranda Otto / Caitlin Stasey / Penny Higgs / Aden Young

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

dark gothic action supernatural creature war ambitious convoluted visually striking underwhelming spectacle lore

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 20, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

I, Frankenstein is a film that swings for the fences but lands somewhere in the outfield bleachers. Aaron Eckhart gives his all as Adam, the creature burdened by centuries of existence and thrust into a cosmic battle. The…

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David Sterling
Apr 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For those seeking a visually rich, action-packed diversion, I, Frankenstein might just hit the mark. Aaron Eckhart delivers a solid performance as Adam, grounding the fantastical elements with a palpable sense of weary determination. The film’s strength lies…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 20, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

I, Frankenstein attempts to reinvent a classic literary figure for the modern action blockbuster, but the results are largely disappointing. Aaron Eckhart’s Adam is a brooding presence, yet the narrative surrounding him is a muddled affair. The film's…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

There's a certain pulpy charm to I, Frankenstein that's hard to entirely dismiss. Aaron Eckhart carries the weight of the titular creature with a compelling physicality, portraying Adam as a weary, misunderstood warrior. The film leans into its…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 20, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

I, Frankenstein endeavours to carve its own mythos from the legendary creature, but ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. Aaron Eckhart imbues Adam with a gruff stoicism, a lone wolf battling forces beyond his comprehension. The film’s visual…

FAQs

Adam's significance stems from his unique status as Dr. Frankenstein's creation, placing him outside the established order of both demons and gargoyles. He possesses a genetic key that both factions desperately seek, believing it holds the power to either destroy or save humanity. His struggle for identity and survival is intertwined with the fate of the world.