Frankenweenie (2012)

After his dog is lost in a car accident, a young inventor uses science to bring him back, with chaotic results.

Details
87 min · children's film · comedy film
Directed by
Tim Burton
Format
Animated
Country
United States
Animals
Sea animals, Cats, Dogs, Rabbits & rodents

PetActing ratings

4/5 Paw Score
A quirky love letter to dogs and horror classics.
Does the animal die?
Reveal answer (spoilers)

Yes, an animal dies.

Sparky is killed by a car early in the film and reanimated.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?
Mild: brief peril or tense moments

Monster mayhem and a fire.

Real animals or CGI?
Animated

Stop-motion.

On-set animal welfare
Not publicly documented.
Tearjerker level
💧💧💧💧 4/5

The first scenes are very sad.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)
Ages 8+

The opening may upset sensitive children.

Breed / species accuracy
Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

Animals featured: pets, fish, cats, dogs, rodents, turtles.

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