Frankenweenie
"A comic twist on a classic tail!"
Originally released in 1984. Frankenweenie is a family/fantasy film. directed by Tim Burton. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barret Oliver, Shelley Duvall, and Daniel Stern
Synopsis
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (434 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barret Oliver
as Victor Frankenstein
Shelley Duvall
as Susan Frankenstein
Daniel Stern
as Ben Frankenstein
Joseph Maher
as Mr. Chambers
Roz Braverman
as Mrs. Epstein
Paul Bartel
as Mr. Walsh
Sofia Coppola
as Anne Chambers
Jason Hervey
as Frank Dale
Paul C. Scott
as Mike Anderson
Helen Boll
as Mrs. Curtis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankenweenie about?
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "mo...
Who directed Frankenweenie?
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton.
How long is Frankenweenie?
Frankenweenie has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Frankenweenie released?
Frankenweenie was released on December 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frankenweenie?
The main cast of Frankenweenie includes Barret Oliver, Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, Joseph Maher, Roz Braverman.
Is Frankenweenie worth watching?
Frankenweenie has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 434 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.