Frankenweenie (2012) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Comedy Animation Family
Frankenweenie (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family | Runtime 1h 27m
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Frankenweenie Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.43/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.4/10
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Frankenweenie Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: The electrifying dog is back from beyond the grave
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Frankenweenie Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 87 minutes / Sub-Genres: Kids
Directors: Tim Burton
Stars: Catherine O`Hara, Catherine O''Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan … (cast list)
Box Office: $35,291,068Awards: 12
Nominations: 50
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Writers: Leonard Ripps, Tim Burton, John August
Producers: Allison Abbate, Tim Burton, Derek Frey, Don Hahn, Connie Nartonis Thompson, Simon Quinn
Editors: Chris Lebenzon, Mark Solomon
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Frankenweenie (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
Frankenweenie Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine O`Hara | ... | Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice) |
| Catherine O''Hara | ... | Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice) |
| Martin Short | ... | Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice) |
| Martin Landau | ... | Mr. Rzykruski (voice) |
| Charlie Tahan | ... | Victor Frankenstein (voice) |
| Atticus Shaffer | ... | Edgar ''E'' Gore (voice) |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Elsa Van Helsing (voice) |
| Robert Capron | ... | Bob (voice) |
| James Hiroyuki Liao | ... | Toshiaki (voice) |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Bob''s Mom (voice) |
| Tom Kenny | ... | New Holland Towns Folk (voice) |
| Dee Bradley Baker | ... | Persephone van Helsing / Shelly / Were-Rat / Colossus / Mr. Whiskers / Driver (uncredited) (voice) |
| Jeff Bennett | ... | Giant Sea Monkeys (uncredited) (voice) |
| Jon Donahue | ... | Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice) |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Movie Dracula (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Melissa Stribling | ... | Movie Mina (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Frank Welker | ... | Sparky Frankenstein (uncredited) (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Catherine O`Hara – Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
- Catherine O''Hara (b. March 4, 1954) – Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Mitch & Mickey | Cathy O'Hara - Martin Short (b. March 26, 1950) – Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jiminy Glick - Martin Landau, as Mr. Rzykruski (voice), passed away at age 89 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Charlie Tahan (b. June 11, 1998) – Victor Frankenstein (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Charlie Tehan - Atticus Shaffer (b. June 19, 1998) – Edgar ''E'' Gore (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 4' 7" (1.4 m) - Winona Ryder (b. October 29, 1971) – Elsa Van Helsing (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Wynona Ryder - Robert Capron (b. July 9, 1998) – Bob (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Robert B. Capron | Robert Banfield Capron - James Hiroyuki Liao – Toshiaki (voice)
Also known as: James Hirouki Liao | James Liao | James Hirouki Liso - Conchata Ferrell, as Bob''s Mom (voice), passed away at age 77 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Conchita Ferrel | Conchatta Ferrell | Conchetta Ferrell - Tom Kenny (b. July 13, 1962) – New Holland Towns Folk (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Tom Kenney | Thomas J. Kenny | Tom J. Kenny | Tomcat Kenny - Dee Bradley Baker (b. August 31, 1962) – Persephone van Helsing / Shelly / Were-Rat / Colossus / Mr. Whiskers / Driver (uncredited) (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Bradley D. Baker | Bradley Dee Baker | D. Bradley Baker | D. Baker | Dee B. Baker | Dee Bradly Baker | Dee Baker | Dee Barker | Di Bredli Beyker | Olmec - Jeff Bennett (b. October 2, 1962) – Giant Sea Monkeys (uncredited) (voice)
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Jeff Glenn Bennet | Jeff Glen Bennet | Jeff Bennet | Jeff G. Bennett | Jeff Glenn Bennett | Jeff Glen Bennett | Jess Bennett - Jon Donahue (b. December 23, 1971) – Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - Christopher Lee, as Movie Dracula (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee
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