How to watch 'Lisa Frankenstein' at home: When is it streaming?
Mix equal parts '80s nostalgia, teen rom-com, and oddball horror and you'll get Lisa Frankenstein — soon to be the latest addition to the Peacock movie catalog. The film landed in theaters in February and is already headed to streaming, where it'll likely fare better.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Lisa Frankenstein, the fresh spin on an old corpse tale. Plus, the best Peacock streaming deals.
What is Lisa Frankenstein about?
Written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by first-timer Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein follows Lisa (Kathryn Newton), a high school outcast in the '80s. She longs to be with her dream guy, who happens to be a 19th century dead guy buried in the graveyard she frequents. A Mary Shelley-esque miracle brings her dream guy (Cole Sprouse) to life, which spawns a newfound confidence in Lisa and leads to a journey of love and murder. It's a "delightfully deranged" rom-com, as Mashable's Film Editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her review.
Here's a look at the horror-comedy in the official trailer:
Is Lisa Frankenstein worth watching?
It may not have dominated the box office or scored perfect ratings across the board of critics, but this teen tale is anything but dull. And if Rotten Tomatoes is any indication, it's a hit amongst audiences.
Puchko notes that this "gleefully fucked-up comedy" may have a few wonky bits, but that's what helps it "hit the sweet spot of those '80s comedies that have come before."
"Here is a movie that isn't afraid to wear its oddball heart on its sleeve, combining the horny and horrific, the goofy and the gross, to dynamic effect," she adds.
Read our full review of Lisa Frankenstein.
Is Lisa Frankenstein streaming?
Lisa Frankenstein will officially make its streaming debut on Peacock on March 29, less than two months after its theatrical debut. If you already have a Peacock subscription, you're good to go. If not, you'll need to sign up to watch — and unfortunately, there's no free trial.
Peacock is still one of the most affordable streaming services on the market, despite its price hike last summer. If you don't mind a few ads interrupting your streaming experience, it'll cost you just $5.99 per month. For the ad-free Premium Plus plan, it'll run you $11.99 per month instead.
How to watch Lisa Frankenstein at home: Best Peacock streaming deals
Before you sign up for Peacock to watch Lisa Frankenstein, do yourself a favor and check out the deals below. You can score a Peacock subscription at a discount or you may even qualify for a free account if you're eligible.
Best long-term Peacock deal
If you're not interested in long-term streaming on Peacock, you can sign up for as low as $5.99 for the month, then cancel. However, you can get a whole lot more bang for your buck if you subscribe to an annual plan instead of a monthly plan. It'll cost you either $59.99 per year with ads or $119.99 per year without — that's 12 months of streaming for the price of 10, or about 17% in savings.
Best Peacock deal for Xfinity customers
Select Xfinity customers can still secure Peacock Premium for free. Be sure to check your own eligibility through your account.
Xfinity Internet users on the Gigabit or Gigabit+ plans can score free Peacock Premium for two years (offer ends June 25, 2025).
Xfinity Internet customers that are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can also score Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then wait for your email (it may take a couple hours) with instructions on activating the offer.
NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.
New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.
Best Peacock Deal for students
Students who want to watch Lisa Frankenstein can score Peacock Premium for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. That's less than your daily coffee purchase. You'll have to prove you're actually a student through SheerID, but once you do, you'll get a unique promo code to secure the discount. Just remember the code can only be used once.
Best Peacock deal for first responders
If you're a first responder, you can take advantage of this special offer and score Peacock Premium for only $1.99 per month instead of $5.99 per month. You'll have to verify your first responder status via SheerID and sign up using the unique promo code sent to you. You can renew the deal annually if you continue to meet verification qualifications, but you'll have to go through the process and receive a new promo code each year. Learn more about eligibility terms and requirements.
Best for Instacart users
At the end of 2023, Instacart announced a new partnership with Peacock — new and existing Instacart+ members ($99.99/year) now get Peacock Premium included for free with their subscription. That's a $59.99 per year value. Make sure to take advantage of this freebie if you haven't yet. Instacart+ members also enjoy free grocery delivery on orders over $35, lower fees, credit back on eligible pickup orders, and more perks for $99.99 per year. Plus, your first two weeks are free, which means you can enjoy Lisa Frankenstein and other Peacock shows and movies for free during that trial period.
Best for JetBlue members
Through July 2025, JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 free TrueBlue points when they sign up for Peacock. Meanwhile, TrueBlue members with Mosaic status can get an entire year of Peacock Premium for free (a $59.99 value). Unfortunately, the offer is only valid for new Peacock subscribers. Learn more about eligibility and terms over on Peacock's special offer page.
Other ways to watch Lisa Frankenstein at home
Don't want to sign up for another streaming service just to watch a single film? You can also opt for renting or purchasing Lisa Frankenstein on digital video-on-demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV for $19.99 or $29.99, respectively. With rentals, you'll get 30 days to start watching and only 48 hours to finish once you begin. If you struggle to watch things in a specific time frame, you'll likely be better off purchasing a digital copy of the film instead.
Here are all the links to rent or purchase the film on digital:
Prime Video — $17.74 to rent, $27.74 to buy (for Prime members)
Apple TV — $19.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy
Google Play — $19.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy
Fandango at Home — $19.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy
YouTube — $19.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy