Frankenweenie
A comic twist on a classic tail!
PG 1984 · 29 min · ★ 6.9 · 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.
Directed by Tim Burton · Written by Leonard Ripps
Your Rating
Where to Watch
Streaming
Rent or Buy
Cast
-
Shelley Duvall Susan Frankenstein -
Daniel Stern Ben Frankenstein -
Barret Oliver Victor Frankenstein -
Joseph Maher Mr. Chambers - R Roz Braverman Mrs. Epstein
-
Paul Bartel Mr. Walsh -
Sofia Coppola Anne Chambers -
Jason Hervey Frank Dale - P Paul C. Scott Mike Anderson
- H Helen Boll Mrs. Curtis
Make it a double feature
2h 14m together
Both from Tim Burton.
More from Tim BurtonSee all →
Wednesday · 2022Wednesday
★ 8.32022
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Faerie Tale Theatre · 1982Faerie Tale Theatre
★ 8.11982
SeriesDramaFamily
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
The Nightmare Before Christmas · 1993The Nightmare Before Christmas
★ 7.81993
MovieFantasyAnimation
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Edward Scissorhands · 1990Edward Scissorhands
★ 7.71990
MovieFantasyDrama
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Beetlejuice · 1989Beetlejuice
★ 7.71989
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
The adventures of preteen goth Lydia Deetz and her undead friend Beetlejuice as they explore The Neitherworld, a wacky afterlife realm inhabited by monsters, ghosts, ghouls and zombies.
Corpse Bride · 2005Corpse Bride
★ 7.62005
MovieRomanceFantasy
In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.
Amazing Stories · 1985Amazing Stories
★ 7.51985
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
The World of Stainboy · 2000The World of Stainboy
★ 7.52000
SeriesAnimation
Local superhero Stainboy hunts down oddball villains harnessing bizarre powers.
Beetlejuice · 1988Beetlejuice
★ 7.41988
MovieFantasyComedy
A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.
The Muppet Movie · 1979The Muppet Movie
★ 7.21979
MovieFamilyComedy
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Sleepy Hollow · 1999Sleepy Hollow
★ 7.21999
MovieFantasyThriller
Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
Batman · 1989Batman
★ 7.21989
MovieFantasyAction
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 2007Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
★ 7.22007
MovieDramaHorror
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents · 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
★ 7.21985
SeriesDramaMystery
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated re-imagining of the classic 1955 series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory · 2005Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
★ 7.02005
MovieAdventureComedy
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Frankenweenie · 2012Frankenweenie
★ 7.02012
MovieAnimationComedy
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, 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 that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
More Like This
Barton Fink · 1991Barton Fink
★ 7.51991
MovieComedyDrama
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
A Nightmare on Elm Street · 1984A Nightmare on Elm Street
★ 7.41984
MovieHorror
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
Billy Elliot · 2000Billy Elliot
★ 7.62000
MovieDramaComedy
County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.
Freaks · 1932Freaks
★ 7.81932
MovieDramaHorror
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Dracula · 1931Dracula
★ 7.21931
MovieHorror
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves and drives the agent to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
More on Disney+See all →
Toy Story 5 · 2026Toy Story 5
★ 8.32026
MovieAnimationFamily
When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.
Zootopia 2 · 2025Zootopia 2
★ 7.72025
MovieAnimationAdventure
After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Avengers: Infinity War · 2018Avengers: Infinity War
★ 8.22018
MovieAdventureAction
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Avatar: Fire and Ash · 2025Avatar: Fire and Ash
★ 7.62025
MovieScience FictionAdventure
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.
Inside Out 2 · 2024Inside Out 2
★ 7.52024
MovieAnimationAdventure
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Star Wars · 1977Star Wars
★ 8.21977
MovieAdventureAction
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
The Nightmare Before Christmas · 1993The Nightmare Before Christmas
★ 7.81993
MovieFantasyAnimation
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Avengers: Endgame · 2019Avengers: Endgame
★ 8.22019
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Deadpool & Wolverine · 2024Deadpool & Wolverine
★ 7.62024
MovieActionComedy
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
The Avengers · 2012The Avengers
★ 8.12012
MovieScience FictionAction
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
The Mandalorian and Grogu · 2026The Mandalorian and Grogu
★ 7.52026
MovieActionAdventure
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
The Fantastic 4: First Steps · 2025The Fantastic 4: First Steps
★ 6.92025
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Coco · 2017Coco
★ 8.22017
MovieFamilyAnimation
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Hoppers · 2026Hoppers
★ 8.12026
MovieAdventureAnimation
Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
Spider-Man: No Way Home · 2021Spider-Man: No Way Home
★ 7.92021
MovieActionAdventure
Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
Inside Out · 2015Inside Out
★ 7.92015
MovieAnimationFamily
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse · 2023Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
★ 8.32023
MovieAnimationAction
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
Avengers: Age of Ultron · 2015Avengers: Age of Ultron
★ 7.32015
MovieActionAdventure
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Monsters, Inc. · 2001Monsters, Inc.
★ 7.92001
MovieAnimationComedy
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
The Good Dinosaur · 2015The Good Dinosaur
★ 6.82015
MovieAdventureAnimation
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
