# Frankenweenie (2012)

> A shy boy resurrects his beloved dog and faces a suburban panic over the difference between a frightening appearance and a loyal heart.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/42818

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror, Science Fiction
- Director: Tim Burton
- Cast: Charlie Tahan, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder, Robert Capron, James Hiroyuki Liao
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1142977/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: playful, macabre, whimsical, family movie night, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of love and loyalty that defies the grave, wrapped in Tim Burton's unique style.

## Movies like Frankenweenie

- [Hotel Transylvania (2012)](https://ember.film/movie/53724)
- [Fido (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/5389)
- [Mad Monster Party? (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/10404)
- [The Addams Family (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/329727)
- [Corpse Bride (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/2337)
- [The Boxtrolls (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/102635)
- [Charlie the Wonderdog (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7304532)
- [Igor (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/8400)
- [The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/4666)
- [The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/316477)

---

Site overview: https://ember.film/llms.txt