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The Addams Family

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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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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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Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 25
Sometimes the gags hit, sometimes they miss. But if you think of "Father Knows Best" scripted by Edgar Allan Poe, you'll get a sense of the flick's puckish spin. Go to Full Review
Angie Errigo Empire Magazine 07/16/2010
3/5
Deliciously sick and delightfully cast. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 07/07/2010
C+
They're creepy and they're predictable? Mysterious and rather tame? Go to Full Review
Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Dec 18
2/5
Director Barry Sonnenfeld has given us a plotless movie and conspicuously avoided almost all chances to go wild and crazy. Go to Full Review
Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) 05/08/2023
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry 11/26/2022
While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts. Go to Full Review
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Google 10/02/2024 a classic. perfect way to start spooky season See more Hussein 10/09/2023 It was okay, not spectacular. it was mildly entertaining but nothing to write home about. See more Haylex _ @haylex Dec 11 mordida gostosa smash bros MUito triste com a juntação do Vini Jr. com a Virginia Estamos com você goleiro Bruno #vascomeutime See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 10 The Addams Family is a delightfully strange and entertaining film that stands the test of time through its unique tone, memorable characters, and sharp dark humor. While it may not be a perfect movie, it fully embraces its bizarre identity and turns it into a strength, creating a world that feels spooky, fun, and oddly heartwarming all at once. The performances are a huge reason the film works so well, with the cast bringing genuine charm and personality to every scene, making the family feel real despite their outrageous lifestyle. What makes the film truly work is how it balances comedy with a surprisingly strong sense of family. Beneath the gothic visuals and deadpan jokes is a story about loyalty, love, and staying true to who you are. The production design adds even more personality, giving the film a timeless, visually rich atmosphere that is instantly recognizable. In the end, The Addams Family is a fun, rewatchable classic that succeed See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 1 Filme bacana para bacaninha, o roteiro é bacaninha, as cenas são bacanas para bacaninha, a história é bacaninha, o elenco é bacaninha, e só a família addams ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são bacanas, várias vezes no filme todos da família addams só pensam em desgraça,destruição e coisas ruins, que parece normal para eles, o filme também teve um pouquinho de sexualismo com o casal da família addams, e o sangue jorando de um lado para o outro, coisas que hoje em dia é meio raro tiver isso em um filme, mas acho que o sangue tinha na série da wandinha, com tudo isso, eu recomendo esse filme vale a pena assistir. See more Mery M Oct 31 This movie is such a fun, weird, wonderful watch. It’s one of my favs- anyone who doesn’t like it is a miserable person… See more Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Scott Rudin
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
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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