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Frankenweenie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 2, 2013

Frankenweenie

Release Date: Friday, October 5, 2012 Theaters

Director: Tim Burton

Starring: Winona Ryder Martin Landau Martin Short Catherine O'Hara Atticus Shaffer

PG Fantasy 1 hr, 27 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.
Cited as official plot version from disney.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Frankenweenie.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    ... Elsa van Helsing (voice)

    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Black Swan

  • M
    Martin Landau

    ... Mr. Rzykruski (voice)

    Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game, 9

  • M
    Martin Short

    ... Mr. Walsh / Toshiaki / Mr. Bergermeister / Bob / Mr. Curtis (voice)

    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil

  • C
    Catherine O'Hara

    ... Susan Frankenstien / Gym Teacher / Weird Girl (voice)

    The Wild Robot, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

  • A
    Atticus Shaffer

    ... Edgar (voice)

  • Robert Capron
    Robert Capron

    ... Bob (voice)

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

  • C
    Conchata Ferrell

    ... Bob's Mom (voice)

    Krampus, Axe Murders of Villisca

  • C
    Christopher Lee

    ... Movie Dracula (voice)

    Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Crew Behind the Film

The Frankenweenie behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tim Burton last directed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Dumbo. The film's writer John August last wrote Aladdin and Dark Shadows.

Director
Tim Burton
Screenwriter
Producers
Allison Abbate
Tim Burton

Production Details

What we know about the Frankenweenie movie production.

Key Facts

  • Based on Tim Burton's 1984 short film. A stop-motion animated film, Frankenweenie was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

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Post-Production

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, scary images and action
Runtime
1 hr, 27 m
Tagline
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Language
English

All Trailers

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Video Clip: 'Lightning'

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Frankenweenie was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 5, 2012. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including Taken 2, The Oranges and The Paperboy.

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