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The Addams Family

  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
170K
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POPULARITY
795
106
The Addams Family (1991)
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ComedyFantasy

Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.

  • Director
    • Barry Sonnenfeld
  • Writers
    • Charles Addams
    • Caroline Thompson
    • Larry Wilson
  • Stars
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Raul Julia
    • Christopher Lloyd
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    170K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    795
    106
    • Director
      • Barry Sonnenfeld
    • Writers
      • Charles Addams
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Larry Wilson
    • Stars
      • Anjelica Huston
      • Raul Julia
      • Christopher Lloyd
    • 208User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston in The Addams Family (1991)
    Christopher Hart, Carel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in The Addams Family (1991)
    Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston in The Addams Family (1991)
    Anjelica Huston in The Addams Family (1991)
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    The Addams Family (1991)
    Christina Ricci, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, Judith Malina, Carel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in The Addams Family (1991)
    Christina Ricci, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, Judith Malina, Carel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in The Addams Family (1991)
    Christina Ricci, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, Judith Malina, Carel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in The Addams Family (1991)
    Christina Ricci, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, Judith Malina, Carel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in The Addams Family (1991)
    The Addams Family (1991)
    The Addams Family (1991)

    Top cast

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    Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston
    • Morticia Addams
    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Gomez Addams
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Uncle Fester Addams
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Tully Alford
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Abigail Craven
    Judith Malina
    Judith Malina
    • Granny
    Carel Struycken
    Carel Struycken
    • Lurch
    Dana Ivey
    Dana Ivey
    • Margaret Alford
    Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict
    • Judge Womack
    Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci
    • Wednesday Addams
    Jimmy Workman
    Jimmy Workman
    • Pugsley Addams
    Christopher Hart
    Christopher Hart
    • Thing
    John Franklin
    John Franklin
    • Cousin It
    Tony Azito
    • Digit Addams
    Douglas Brian Martin
    • Dexter Addams
    Steven M. Martin
    • Donald Addams
    Allegra Kent
    • Cousin Ophelia Addams
    Richard Korthaze
    • Slosh Addams
    • Director
      • Barry Sonnenfeld
    • Writers
      • Charles Addams(characters)
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Larry Wilson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After the movie premiered, children would frequently recognize Raul Julia as Gomez Addams out in public, which according to him, always brought a smile to his face. Julia stated that Gomez Addams was by far his favorite role, and his family said this recognition was especially meaningful to him in the final months of his life because he loved performing for children and making them happy whenever the opportunity presented itself.
    • Goofs
      When Fester first comes out of the escape chute, he comes out of Pugsley's, which is the left one. Later, when Wednesday escapes before the Mamushka, the escape chute covers are switched. When Tully, the doctor and Fester are trying to get into the vault and come out of the chute, the covers are switched back.
    • Quotes

      Girl Scout: Is this made from real lemons?

      Wednesday: Yes.

      Girl Scout: I only like all-natural foods and beverages, organically grown, with no preservatives. Are you sure they're real lemons?

      Pugsley: Yes.

      Girl Scout: Well, I'll tell you what. I'll buy a cup if you buy a box of my delicious Girl Scout cookies. Do we have a deal?

      Wednesday: Are they made from real Girl Scouts?

    • Alternate versions
      The 2021 Blu-Ray & 4K Ultra HD release contains an extended cut of the film with an extended version of the Mamushka scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beauty and the Beast/Black Robe/My Girl/Meeting Venus (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      The Addams Groove
      Written by M.C. Hammer (as Hammer) and Felton Pilate (as Pilate)

      Contains The Addams Family (1964) Theme by Vic Mizzy

      Performed by M.C. Hammer

    User reviews208

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Stunning performances all round
    The Addams Family are one of the more recognisable families in TV history. With that in mind, let's skip the introductions and get straight to the chase.

    The performances in this movie are superb. It's a black, black comedy, and as such, it requires a certain kind of actor. The kind who has the right look, the perfect comedic timing, and the ability to deliver lines so deadpan it almost hurts.

    Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and a young Christina Ricci somehow ALL manage to deliver. They're truly a delight to watch, delivering the most macabre lines without even coming close to cracking a smile, yet having me in stitches every time. Even Christopher Lloyd, playing a far more energetic character, manages to bring in a maniacal edge to the performance. I don't think there's an actor in the movie who doesn't understand the role they play.

    The script is great material for them to work with too, extremely witty, rarely if ever falling on it's face, and complemented with some fantastic sets. And let's not forget the music. From the legendary theme tune, to the harpsichord jingles accompanying the visual gags, to the booming organs during the heavier moments, it's spot-on. The whole movie works as one to capture *THE* Addams atmosphere, macabre as it's ever been.

    Sure, there's a plot too, but while it drives the movie on, you'd watch this movie for the wonderful theme, not for an intriguing plotline.

    It's a classic, and you're doing yourself a disservice if you haven't seen it, or if you think you're too sensible for this kind of movie.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Gia Đình Addams
    • Filming locations
      • Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA(frontage to Addams Family mansion)
    • Production companies
      • Orion Pictures
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $113,502,426
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,203,754
      • Nov 24, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $191,502,426
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Digital

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