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The Addams Family (1991)

“Weird is relative.”

7.1/10 · 5,190 votes 1h 40m pg-13 ComedyFantasy

#24 of 63 films from 1991 #712 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld · Written by Larry Wilson, Caroline Thompson

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Overview

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.

Cast

Raúl Juliáas Gomez Addams
Anjelica Hustonas Morticia Addams
Christopher Lloydas Uncle Fester
Christina Riccias Wednesday Addams
Carel Struyckenas Lurch
Elizabeth Wilsonas Abigail Craven
Dan Hedayaas Tully Alford
Judith Malinaas Granny
Jimmy Workmanas Pugsley Addams
Dana Iveyas Margaret Alford
Paul Benedictas Judge Womack
Christopher Hartas Thing
John Franklinas Cousin It
Tony Azitoas Digit Addams

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 1991
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$191,502,426 (6.4× budget)
IMDbtt0101272

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Questions

How long is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Addams Family worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 5,190 votes, which places it #24 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 63%) and #712 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Addams Family?
The Addams Family was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Men in Black (1997), Addams Family Values (1993), Get Shorty (1995).
Who stars in The Addams Family?
Raúl Juliá as Gomez Addams; Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams; Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester; Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams; Carel Struycken as Lurch; Elizabeth Wilson as Abigail Craven.
What is The Addams Family rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Addams Family?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31570.

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