The Bride!
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A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!
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- Jessie Buckley
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Christian Bale
- Penélope Cruz
- Peter Sarsgaard
- Annette Bening
- Matthew Maher
- Julianne Hough
- John Magaro
- Jeannie Berlin
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This Frankenstein reimagining divides audiences with its ambitious feminist take on Mary Shelley's classic, featuring Christian Bale as Frank alongside Jesse Buckley's powerhouse performance as the Bride. While some praise its visual flair and social commentary, many find it a confusing, slow-paced misfire that feels 'hacked to pieces' in editing.
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- Mar 4, 2026
at one point christian bale as frank starts having a panic attack because he wants to go to the movies and i fear i’ve never related to anything more in my life
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Mar 7, 2026when this ended my mom asked me how it “fit into the other one” and i was like what are you talking about and it was then that she revealed she’d watched the entire movie assuming it was a sequel to guillermo del toro’s frankenstein and christian bale played an older jacob…
zoë rose bryantMar 5, 2026Frankenstein: Folie à Deux
𝐉 - Mar 5, 2026
i think mary shelley wrote something once about what a bad idea it is to a) take weird jumbled up bits and pieces b) stitch them jaggedly together and c) expect them to make a coherent whole
clownheadMar 5, 2026Poo Things
JakeMar 5, 2026Well, you see… Frank and I have that in common. If anyone’s ever wondering where I’ve wandered off to, I’m also probably at the movies.
☆ Mason ★ - Mar 5, 2026
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAD FLAPPER WITH ELOQUENT TOURETTES INCITES FEMINIST REBELLION!!!
Lou (rhymes with wow!)Mar 4, 2026Frank is just another victim of the monster loneliness epidemic 😔
LennyMar 4, 2026Girl got resurrected and immediately sensed mid energy
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- Swati Jolly likedThe Bride!
What an invigorating film!!! Jessie Buckley is in a category of her own. I can’t stop thinking about her performance. This twisted romance is enthralling from the very beginning. You don’t fully understand her yet, but the tension keeps climbing higher and higher, you don’t even want to blink. The…
Dark Sun dislikedThe Bride!Checked the time once because it started to drag. Checked it again 20 minutes later and a minute had passed.
Israa likedThe Bride!it was hurtful and painful to watch. because in some aspects, it shows how the woman is treated without even wearing anything. Jessie Buckley showcased another movie full of talent and breathtaking acting.
- Alex likedThe Bride!
Didn’t love this movie, but didn’t hate it. I found most of it pretty interesting, especially Christian Bale’s character. Besides that, nothing else really stood out for me 7/10
jessica lovedThe Bride!oh jessie the woman you are! her portrayal as mary & the bride was honestly so intense it was amazing. let’s just say that the people hating on this movie are either pressed & lonely or don’t want her to win the oscar. but she sure as hell deserves it. after this performance and hamnet, jessie…
The Night King is "meh" onThe Bride!Chaotic, wild, and a film not for everyone. Definitely had its moments where it was entertaining and moments where you’re unsure of where the film is headed. Great performances from both actors. One of those movies you have to watch for yourself
- Kevin likedThe Bride!
A great concept, but a poor execution. This film was mad right from the get go. As soon as Mary Shelley was introduced as a character and possessed Ida I knew that this film was gonna be weird, and not the good kind. I don’t understand why they did that with Mary Shelley.
Furkan likedThe Bride!Loved the performances and atmosphere. Jessie Buckley is fantastic and Christian Bale brings a strange, tragic charm to the monster. The dark humor and ambiguity worked really well. It slows a bit near the end, but the smaller, intimate finale still lands.
Ant Hardy likedThe Bride!The Bride uses beautiful cinematography to tell a decent story of love, hate, and misogyny. The acting in this film is fantastic, but the film runs a little longer than it needs to. I will say this: this film has you rooting for the main characters.
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- DGDenise Garcia
Visually captures the rage women have been feeling for decades and across generations
PWPharaoh WThe movie is slow and confusing. The story lacked depth and the script to fully explain what was happening and a true introduction of the main characters. Was very very long lon
WJWeston JohnsonBonnie and Clyde with humor.
- SASade akinniyi
I loved every minute of it. I truly mean that.
RLRoberta LimaVery nonsense story and dances.
JCJoel CarrionBad, boring & pointless !
- AJAlyssa Jones
do not spend your money
JWJeff WiemerMaggie Gyllenhaal owes me $14.
HHHarrison Hernandez.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bride! (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Bride! (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 6min long.
What's The Bride! (2026) about?
A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!
Who's the cast of The Bride! (2026)?
- Jessie Buckley as The Bride
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster
- Penélope Cruz as Myrna
- Peter Sarsgaard
- Annette Bening as Dr. Euphronius
- Matthew Maher
- Julianne Hough
- John Magaro
- Jeannie Berlin
Who's the director behind The Bride! (2026)?
Maggie Gyllenhaal directed The Bride! (2026).
Who produced The Bride! (2026)?
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren and Talia Kleinhendler produced The Bride! (2026).
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