MesmeroWatch list, 0 saved

Short film
Poster for Operation Frankenstein

Operation Frankenstein

2022 · 11 min

A gentle, playful little fable about childhood imagination, with a homemade charm that feels like watching kids at play.

Directed by
José María Fernández de Vega
Overview
Three siblings find a broken mannequin in the dumpster and decide to rebuild it using whatever they can find. After that, they try to animate it like Dr. Frankenstein did with his monster.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

Add to a list: Operation Frankenstein

You have no lists yet. Name one, and this title goes into it.

All your lists

In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
José María Fernández de Vega
In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • coming-of-age
  • art
  • identity
Places
  • small town
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness1
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

More like this

Titles like Operation Frankenstein

Movie

Mən, Lalə, Bir də O

A gentle, child's-eye story that lets small imaginative moments carry big feelings, easy to watch and quietly hopeful.

About family and coming-of-age

Via
  • family
  • coming-of-age
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Details
Mən, Lalə, Bir də OHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Shellfish

2022

A breezy, charming watch that blends stop-motion whimsy with messy teenage filmmaking and heartfelt family moments.

Whimsical, light · about family and coming-of-age

Via
  • whimsical
  • light
  • family
  • coming-of-age
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
82 min
Details
ShellfishHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

This Hut is Too Small!

2022

A gentle, playful little fable that unfolds like a picture book, charming and silly in equal measure.

Whimsical, warm · about family · animated

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • family
  • animated
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
7 min
Details
This Hut is Too Small!Hidden from your suggestions.
Movie

H Is for Happiness

2021

A gentle, offbeat charmer that balances quirky humour with tender family drama, leaving you quietly uplifted.

Whimsical, warm · about family and coming-of-age

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • family
  • coming-of-age
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
96 min
Details
H Is for HappinessHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Barbie in the Pink Shoes

2013

A bright, gentle dance fantasy that feels like a Saturday-morning cartoon, with sparkly magic and simple lessons about believing in yourself.

Whimsical, warm · about coming-of-age and art · animated

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • coming-of-age
  • art
  • animated
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
75 min
Details
Barbie in the Pink ShoesHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

Graffiti Detective

2013

A gentle, brisk short that feels like a warm slice of childhood mischief, where creativity turns trouble into a small triumph.

Warm · about family and art

Via
  • warm
  • family
  • art
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
15 min
Details
Graffiti DetectiveHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

Sketches on Ice

2026

A tiny, gentle slice of childhood play interrupted by chores, pleasant and slight.

Warm · about family and coming-of-age · animated

Via
  • warm
  • family
  • coming-of-age
  • animated
Pacing
brisk
Attention
background
Runtime
4 min
Details
Sketches on IceHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

Robin Robin

2021

A cozy, handcrafted charmer that feels like a warm hug, with gentle songs and a sweet message about belonging.

Whimsical, warm · about family and coming-of-age · animated

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • family
  • coming-of-age
  • animated
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
30 min
Details
Robin RobinHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

Magnum Opus

2022

A tiny, playful burst of animated silliness that turns a simple art project into gentle, giggly chaos.

Whimsical, warm · about family and art · animated

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • family
  • art
  • animated
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
6 min
Details
Magnum OpusHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Crazy Magical Mexico

2026

A scrappy, good-natured comedy that coasts on local charm and the giddy chaos of amateur filmmaking, leaving you smiling without asking much of you.

Whimsical, warm · about art and identity

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • art
  • identity
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
105 min
Details
Crazy Magical MexicoHidden from your suggestions.
Short film

Pow!

2025

A brief, playful burst of nostalgic warmth, like a sunny afternoon chasing a small, relatable goal.

Warm, light · about family and coming-of-age · animated

Via
  • warm
  • light
  • family
  • coming-of-age
  • animated
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
8 min
Details
Pow!Hidden from your suggestions.
Movie

La Rosa Blu

2021

A gentle, colorful fairy tale that feels like a warm storybook read aloud, inviting children to see kindness where others see difference.

Whimsical, warm · about family and identity · animated

Via
  • whimsical
  • warm
  • family
  • identity
  • animated
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Details
La Rosa BluHidden from your suggestions.

Where to watch in the UK

No UK streaming, rental or purchase options are known.

Streaming data from JustWatch.TMDB

Details

Directed by
José María Fernández de Vega
Runtime
11 min
Country
Spain

TMDB

Something wrong on this page? Tell us.