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Mary Shelley (2017)

“Her greatest love inspired her darkest creation”

7.0/10 · 1,083 votes 2h 0m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#102 of 319 films from 2017 #529 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour · Written by Haifaa al-Mansour, Emma Jensen

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Overview

The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”

Cast

Elle Fanningas Mary Shelley
Douglas Boothas Percy Bysshe Shelley
Bel Powleyas Claire Clairmont
Stephen Dillaneas William Godwin
Joanne Froggattas Mary Jane Clairmont
Tom Sturridgeas Lord Byron
Ben Hardyas Dr. John Polidori
Maisie Williamsas Isabel Baxter
Hugh O'Conoras Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Ciara Charterisas Harriet Shelley
Jack Hickeyas Thomas Hogg
Laurence Fosteras Bookseller
Derek Riddellas William Baxter
Stuart Grahamas Publisher

Facts

Release dateAugust 6, 2017
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt3906082

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Questions

How long is Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Mary Shelley worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,083 votes, which places it #102 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 68%) and #529 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Wadjda (2012), Nappily Ever After (2018).
Who stars in Mary Shelley?
Elle Fanning as Mary Shelley; Douglas Booth as Percy Bysshe Shelley; Bel Powley as Claire Clairmont; Stephen Dillane as William Godwin; Joanne Froggatt as Mary Jane Clairmont; Tom Sturridge as Lord Byron.
What is Mary Shelley rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mary Shelley?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26898.

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