Frankenweenie (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Frankenweenie is a comedy, drama, family and horror film directed by Tim Burton, running about 29 minutes. “A comic twist on a classic tail!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Frankenweenie stars Shelley Duvall as Susan Frankenstein, Daniel Stern as Ben Frankenstein, Barret Oliver as Victor Frankenstein and Joseph Maher as Mr. Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Frankenweenie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenweenie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenweenie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenweenie (1984)?
- In US, Frankenweenie is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenweenie worth watching?
- Frankenweenie holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankenweenie?
- Frankenweenie stars Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, Barret Oliver, Joseph Maher and Roz Braverman.
- When was Frankenweenie released?
- Frankenweenie was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.