The Addams Family

PG-13

Released Nov 22, 1991

1 hr. 39 min.

Comedy

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When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.

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Critics Consensus

The movie is peppered with amusing sight gags and one-liners, but the disjointed script doesn't cohere into a successful whole.

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Hussein

It was okay, not spectacular. it was mildly entertaining but nothing to write home about.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Jason R

a now classic film to entertain the whole family, The whole cast played their parts well and it's still enjoyable to watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Huey F

Crazy movie I really love wednesday shes perfect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Amir A

I expected more from this movie to be honest. Don't Get Me Wrong, They're are some cool aspects of this movie and some really funny moments like play plus the hand looks really good with its CGI back In 1991 but nonetheless, I'm somewhat disappointed I guess. Hopefully Addams Family Values(1993) Is Better!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Emery A

This is where the strangers identify, in a good way, there is an extravagance and exaggeration that mixes humor and morbidity in a way that was a hit among lovers of gothic content.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Timothy D

This movie captures its main characters' macabre, charming energy perfectly, making this adaptation of the legendary Adam's Family a fun watch. The way it spins the family's dark tendencies with classic family values is delightful. Although it never feels entirely unique, the film doesn't feel cheap either.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Barry Sonnenfeld

Director

Anjelica Huston

Morticia Addams

Raul Julia

Gomez Addams

Christopher Lloyd

Uncle Fester

Dan Hedaya

Tully Alford, Addams' Attorney

Elizabeth Wilson

Abigail Craven

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - Lust in the Graveyard

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - The Mamushka Dance

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - Calling Fester

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - Gomez Loves Morticia

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - The Addams Credo

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - The Hot Seat

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The Addams Family: Official Clip - Dinner Conversation

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Deliciously sick and delightfully cast.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2010

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

They're creepy and they're predictable? Mysterious and rather tame?

Rated: C+

Jul 7, 2010

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

An extended collection of one-liners and not much more.

May 3, 2007

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Director Barry Sonnenfeld strikes a tickling balance between the ordinary and the utterly bizarre. And the editing by the celebrated Dede Allen is split-second sharp.

Rated: 3/4

May 8, 2023

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Stephanie Archer

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While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts.

Nov 26, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Like early Tim Burton, the movie mixes Gothic flamboyance and grisly wit in a satisfying tribute to weirdos.

Rated: B

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Synopsis

When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Executive Producer: Graham Place
Screenwriter: Charles Addams, Caroline Thompson, Larry Wilson
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $111.3M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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