The Bride (2026) has been given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language
Robert Hyde | 24th February 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal goes behind the camera to bring her version of the Frankenstien story The Bride to the big screen which has been given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language
The movie stars Jessie Buckley in the title trole which has also starred in Judy and is still in cinemas in Hamnet, the movie also features Christian Bale who has been seen in Velvet Goldmine and Public Enemies.
Director Maggie Gyllenhaal has previously directed one other movie, The Lost Daughter.
Movie Synopsis
Frankenstein's monster seeks the help of a scientist to create him a female companion, which ignites an intense romance, a police chase and a social movement.
BBFC certificate breakdown.
- Title: The Bride
- BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
- Reason: strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language
- Release date: 6th March 2026
- Runtime: 127 minutes (2 hours 7 minutes)
- The movie is being released into movie theatres
- Directed by:
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Starring:
- Jessie Buckley
- Christian Bale
- Jake Gyllenhaal
