Frankenweenie
2012 · Movie · PG · 87 min · ★ 7.0 · 81% critics
After a car kills his beloved pet, a lonely boy uses what he knows about science to bring the dog back. But the strange, stitched-up “monster” causes fear around town, forcing him to prove his loyal friend is still himself.
Based on Frankenweenie
Also known as Frankenweenie 3D
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (3,620 votes)
- Box office
- $81,491,068
- Budget
- $39,000,000
About
If you love quirky Tim Burton-style animated horror-comedy and heartfelt tales of pets, Frankenweenie should land well; Not for you if you want a fresh, surprising story or prefer lighter, less spooky family animation like The Boxtrolls or Rango.
Pros: endearing oddball vibe; striking black-and-white stop-motion; emotional pet story | Cons: message feels blunt; later action drags; characters can feel one-note
Themes
- shyness
- stop motion
- dog
- animal death
- animal lover
- suburban gothic
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Animated Feature · 2013 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Animated Film · 2013 · nominated
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2012 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2012 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Animated Feature Film · 2012 · nominated
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- Satellite Award — Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew
Catherine O'Hara
as Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
Martin Short
as Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
Martin Landau
as Mr. Rzykruski (voice)
Charlie Tahan
as Victor Frankenstein (voice)
Atticus Shaffer
as Edgar 'E' Gore (voice)
Winona Ryder
as Elsa Van Helsing (voice)
Robert Capron
as Bob (voice)
James Hiroyuki Liao
as Toshiaki (voice)
Conchata Ferrell
as Bob's Mom (voice)
Tom Kenny
as New Holland Townsfolk (voice)
Directed by Tim Burton