The plot is set in motion when young Victor Frankenstein's beloved dog Sparky is accidentally killed. The boy uses his scientific knowledge to bring his pet back to life. His parents are shocked when they find out what their son has done and all of his neighbors are horrified by the resurrected dog's strange appearance. However, the community eventually comes to realize that Sparky is not only harmless but a hero. Frankenweenie was rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America but was rated as being suitable for all audiences in Australia and the United Kingdom.