Plot & Details
From creative genius Tim Burton ('Alice in Wonderland', 'The Nightmare Before Christmas') comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming 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 ou, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Genre(s): Animation,Comedy,Family
- Run Time: 80min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 10/05/2012
- DVD Release Date: 01/08/2013
- Distributor(s): Buena Vista, Walt Disney Pictures
- Director(s): Tim Burton
- Starring: Charlie Tahan , Winona Ryder , Martin Landau , Catherine O'Hara , Martin Short
- Themes: Man's Best Friend
- Tone: Goth,Stylized
- Keywords: Frankenstein,afterlife,animal,electrical-shock,experiment,laboratory,reanimation,science-project
- Country of Origin: USA (zz-zz-2010),USA (10-05-2012),USA - 3D (10-05-2012)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Animated Feature | Tim Burton | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Animated Feature | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Animated Feature | Nominated |
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