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Frankenweenie (1984)

Movie ★ 7.0 29 min

Horror Family Science Fiction Comedy

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.

Tim Burton Writer Leonard Ripps Writer Tim Burton Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 14, 1984
Runtime
29 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0087291
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures

Themes

Cast

Barret Oliver Barret Oliver Victor Frankenstein Shelley Duvall Shelley Duvall Susan Frankenstein Daniel Stern Daniel Stern Ben Frankenstein Joseph Maher Joseph Maher Mr. Chambers Roz Braverman Mrs. Epstein Paul Bartel Paul Bartel Mr. Walsh Sofia Coppola Sofia Coppola Anne Chambers Jason Hervey Jason Hervey Frank Dale Paul C. Scott Mike Anderson Helen Boll Mrs. Curtis Rusty James Raymond

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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 "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.
Who directed Frankenweenie?
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Frankenweenie?
Frankenweenie stars Barret Oliver, Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, Joseph Maher.
When was Frankenweenie released?
Frankenweenie is a 1984 horror, family, science fiction, comedy film.
Where can I watch Frankenweenie?
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