

Mary Shelley
2017, English. Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.
Her greatest love inspired her darkest creation
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,089 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley is streaming on AMC Plus, Shudder, and Sundance Now in India.
Stream
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Haifaa al-MansourDirector
- Elle FanningMary Shelley
- Douglas BoothPercy Bysshe Shelley
- Bel PowleyClaire Clairmont
- Stephen DillaneWilliam Godwin
- Joanne FroggattMary Jane Clairmont
- Tom SturridgeLord Byron
- Ben HardyDr. John Polidori
- Maisie WilliamsIsabel Baxter
- Hugh O'ConorSamuel Taylor Coleridge
- Ciara CharterisHarriet Shelley
- Jack HickeyThomas Hogg
- Laurence FosterBookseller
Details
- Released
- 6 August 2017
- Country
- Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Emma Jensen, Haifaa al-Mansour
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Mary Shelley is based on
Mary Shelley is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Mary Shelley

Breathe
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

I'm in Love with a Church Girl
2013 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Purple Hearts
2022 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
2022 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Love Everlasting
2016 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Possession
2002 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Lost Husband
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Romeo and Juliet
1968 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Go-Between
1971 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Sleeping Dictionary
2003 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mary Shelley: quick answers
Is Mary Shelley worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,089 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Mary Shelley have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mary Shelley. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mary Shelley parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mary Shelley is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mary Shelley on?
Mary Shelley is streaming on AMC Plus, Shudder, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mary Shelley?
If you liked Mary Shelley, try Breathe, I'm in Love with a Church Girl, Purple Hearts.
Who directed Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley (2017) was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and stars Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley.
What is Mary Shelley based on?
Mary Shelley is based on a true story.