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Dennis the Menace

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
61K
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Walter Matthau and Mason Gamble in Dennis the Menace (1993)
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  • Comedy
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When his parents have to go out of town on business, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. He is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but he is just trying to be helpful, even to the thief who arrived... Read allWhen his parents have to go out of town on business, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. He is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but he is just trying to be helpful, even to the thief who arrived in town.When his parents have to go out of town on business, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. He is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but he is just trying to be helpful, even to the thief who arrived in town.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
61K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,100
35
  • Director
    • Nick Castle
  • Writers
    • Hank Ketcham(characters)
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Mason Gamble
    • Joan Plowright
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Castle
  • Writers
    • Hank Ketcham(characters)
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Mason Gamble
    • Joan Plowright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Dennis The Menace
    Trailer 0:31
    Dennis The Menace

    Photos93

    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Joan Plowright
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble
    "Dennis The Menace" Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble
    Walter Matthau and Mason Gamble in Dennis the Menace (1993)
    Dennis the Menace (1993)
    Dennis the Menace (1993)
    Walter Matthau and Mason Gamble in Dennis the Menace (1993)
    Walter Matthau and Mason Gamble in Dennis the Menace (1993)

    Top cast

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    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Mr. Wilsonas Mr. Wilson
    Mason Gamble
    Mason Gamble
    • Dennis Mitchellas Dennis Mitchell
    Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright
    • Martha Wilsonas Martha Wilson
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Switchblade Samas Switchblade Sam
    Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson
    • Alice Mitchellas Alice Mitchell
    Robert Stanton
    Robert Stanton
    • Henry Mitchellas Henry Mitchell
    Amy Sakasitz
    Amy Sakasitz
    • Margaret Wadeas Margaret Wade
    Kellen Hathaway
    • Joeyas Joey
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Chief of Policeas Chief of Police
    Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne
    • Pollyas Polly
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Hank Johnston
    • Guntheras Gunther
    Melinda Mullins
    Melinda Mullins
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Billie Bird
    Billie Bird
    • Edith Butterwellas Edith Butterwell
    Bill Erwin
    Bill Erwin
    • Edward Littleas Edward Little
    Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Bossas Boss
    Ethel Gerstein
    • Gaggle Lady #1as Gaggle Lady #1
    • Director
      • Nick Castle
    • Writers
      • Hank Ketcham(characters)
      • John Hughes
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Christopher Lloyd, after filming the scene where his character spears Gunther's apple with a knife and eats it, Hank Johnston, the young actor playing the role, was so frightened of Lloyd that he wouldn't approach him afterwards on the set.
    • Goofs
      When Margaret cries about Dennis being lost, she holds the doll that was stolen from her earlier and which she has somehow reacquired before the thief's apprehension.
    • Quotes

      Switchblade Sam: Put a cork in it, you're giving me a headache.

      Dennis: I don't have a cork.

      Switchblade Sam: Shut your mouth.

      Dennis: I can't because my nose is stuffy, because of my allergies. If I shut my mouth, I can't breathe good.

      Switchblade Sam: Then keep your mouth open, but don't talk.

      Dennis: Where do you put the cork when you put a cork in it?

      Switchblade Sam: [Pants irritably a couple times] Didn't I ask you to shut your yap?

      Dennis: What's a yap?

      Switchblade Sam: It's your mouth!

      Dennis: I can't shut my mouth because my nose is stuffy -...

      Switchblade Sam: SHUT UP!

      [echoes]

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, there is an additional scene with Dennis at Alice's workplace, who was forced to take him with her to work following the aftermath of Mr. Wilson getting hit in the forehead with a burnt marshmallow, and tries to help Andrea make copies of documents, only to wind up getting her face onto the copying scanner when her necklace gets caught in the machine and Dennis runs off in fear and alerting many of the other office workers.
    • Alternate versions
      The post-2003 release plasters the 1993 Distributed by Warner Bros. logo with the 2001 variant featuring the AOL Time Warner byline.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Last Action Hero/Once Upon a Forest/Jurassic Park/The Music of Chance (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Hang Up
      Written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell

      Performed by The Orlons

      By Arrangement with Abkco Records

    User reviews94

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    One of the best Sunday afternoon films there is!
    First of all it has to be said that this film has no relationship whatsoever with the cartoon comic 'Dennis the Menace' you may have read as a child. With that out of the way you can now enjoy the film for what it is, not how you may have remembered a character from your youth.

    The film is superbly cast with Walter Matthau playing the grumpy old 'Mr Wilson' and a young Mason Gamble playing the role of 'Dennis'. Matthau really is on top form as strong as he was with Jack Lemmon in the 'Grumpy Old Men' films. Gamble is fantastic as the adorable but mischievous 5 year old and shows an acting ability way beyond his years with superb comic timing and wonderful catch lines.

    Full of laughs, crazy antics, hilarious childhood expression and the odd touching moment too, this is an entertaining film that keeps on giving scene after scene. It's a Sunday afternoon film to watch either on your own or with the kids, either way it won't disappoint!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Dennis
    • Filming locations
      • 1618 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Hughes Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,270,765
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,331,139
      • Jun 27, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $117,270,765
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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