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Frankenweenie (1984) runs 30 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.9 from 466 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
30 min — ends 8:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Horror, Family, Science Fiction, Comedy
Released
December 14, 1984
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 466 votes
Director
Tim Burton
Starring
Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, Barret Oliver, Joseph Maher
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Frankenweenie?
Frankenweenie is 30 min long (30 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Frankenweenie rated?
Frankenweenie is rated PG in the US.
Is Frankenweenie a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Frankenweenie?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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