The Addams Family

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.

During the school play, Wednesday's cheek is smeared with blood at her death scene. When she turns to face the audience, spraying the front row, the blood on her cheek is no longer there.

Cousin Itt's name is misspelled in the end credits. The credits inaccurately name him "It".

The 2021 Blu-Ray & 4K Ultra HD release contains an extended cut of the film with an extended version of the Mamushka scene.

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beauty and the Beast/Black Robe/My Girl/Meeting Venus (1991)