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Frankenweenie

1984Movie30 minPG

FamilyHorror
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A moving, eerie horror movie about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

A comic twist on a classic tail!

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's homemade 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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror Comedy
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Dog Companion
  • Suburban Parody
  • Sentimental & Spooky
  • Boy and His Monster
  • Macabre Whimsy
  • Tim Burton Aesthetic

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Written by
Tim Burton, Leonard Ripps
Produced by
Julie Hickson
Music by
David Newman, Michael Convertino

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Facts

December 14, 1984 · 30 min · PG

Released
December 14, 1984
Runtime
30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Family, Science Fiction, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Curb-Stomp Battle, Lightning Can Do Anything, Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress +9

  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Lightning Can Do Anything
  • Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress
  • Obviously Evil
  • Actor Allusion
  • Toilet Humor
  • Rodents of Unusual Size
  • The End... Or Is It?
  • Family-Unfriendly Death
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Disney Death
  • Hard Truth Aesop

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Frankenweenie?"

Questions about Frankenweenie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Frankenweenie?

Disney+

In the United States, Frankenweenie streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Frankenweenie worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Frankenweenie okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Frankenweenie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Will Frankenweenie scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Frankenweenie use?

Curb-Stomp BattleLightning Can Do AnythingGravity Is a Harsh MistressObviously EvilActor AllusionToilet HumorRodents of Unusual SizeThe End... Or Is It?Family-Unfriendly DeathBunny-Ears LawyerDisney DeathHard Truth Aesopand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Curb-Stomp Battle, Lightning Can Do Anything, and Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress.