Frankenstein

Frankenstein has built a real following in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,589 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Oscar Isaac leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason Frankenstein keeps coming up in conversation. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Frankenstein through its more ambitious moments. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Frankenstein came out in 2025. What separates Frankenstein from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Frankenstein fits the bill. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Oscar Isaac grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.