Addams Family Values

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Addams Family Values

PG-13

Released Nov 19, 1993

1h 34m

Comedy

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The members of the odd Addams Family are up to more macabre antics in this sequel. This time around, Gomez Addams (Raul Julia) and his wife, Morticia (Anjelica Huston), are celebrating the arrival of a baby boy. But siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are none too happy about the new addition, and try their best to eliminate the infant. When nanny Debbie Jelinsky (Joan Cusack) appears to keep the kids in line, her presence leads to an unexpected treacherous twist.

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Critics Consensus

New, well-developed characters add dimension to this batty satire, creating a comedy much more substantial than the original.

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Derek Malcolm

Guardian

The result, if you've seen the first effort, is utterly predictable throughout since the whole conception is stymied by the fact that this is a black comedy designed for a PG certificate, and thus only a very pale shade of gray.

Sep 22, 2022

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

Addams Family Values is a rare comedy sequel that actually improves on the original, and the reason, I suspect, is that Rudnick, who wrote the screenplay, has been allowed to run wild.

Sep 22, 2022

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Lynden Barber

Sydney Morning Herald

Addams Family Values is a slick, witty and mischievous delight, and one of those rare sequels which surpasses its predecessor. Not that the latter was a difficult task.

Sep 22, 2022

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Addams Family Values becomes a veritable joke factory, where Lloyd’s physical comedy is unlocked, Ricci’s deadpan trends even deader, and Morticia and Gomez remain the platonic ideal of sexy goth parents.

Jan 22, 2025

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

There’s a lot about "Values" that I don’t think can be appreciated *as much* in adolescence, whereas the shifted perspective not only makes the film make more sense, but increases the appreciation.

Oct 29, 2024

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

A step up from its already-solid predecessor, Addams Family Values doubles down on the camp and macabre humor to wonderful effect, thanks in no small part to scene-stealing turns from Ricci and Cusack.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 6, 2022

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Kevin P

Personally, I found this to be a huge improvement over the first film. The rapid-fire comedy and fast pacing comedy make this super entertaining. I also appreciate how even most of the “normal” people are crazy in their own way with a nice satirical mirror to make the Addams Family ironically look more oddly wholesome. It's very entertaining and a great Halloween cult classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Jade C

Funniest movie ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Audience Member

Of the two films I always remember this one first- another true camp film. I loved the kids getting more of a chance to shine at their summer camp and everything felt so natural with their interactions there. Obviously the hit here was Fester and his new beau Debbie (though the courtship before marriage was a bit of a forgettable set of scenes) and everything involving her was simply iconic. Her character was so well made and even though she was mental it made perfect sense for her to fit into the Addams clan. I truly wish they had continued on to make another movie after this but due to the death of Gomez's actor they couldn't. 10/10 back to back watch with the original.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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CT 8

I actually prefer this sequel to the original and I really enjoyed that one. All of the original Addams family cast members are back lead by the terrific Raul Julia and they don’t disappoint. Another enjoyable movie for the whole family.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Julian S

A rare sequel that eclipses its already impressive predecessor, driven by sharper writing and Joan Cusack’s masterfully twisted, irresistibly campy performance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Dave C

I'd forgotten how good this is. It's endearing, cheeky, and boisterous in its execution

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Morticia Addams

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Uncle Fester Addams

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Debbie Jellinsky

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Synopsis

The members of the odd Addams Family are up to more macabre antics in this sequel. This time around, Gomez Addams (Raul Julia) and his wife, Morticia (Anjelica Huston), are celebrating the arrival of a baby boy. But siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are none too happy about the new addition, and try their best to eliminate the infant. When nanny Debbie Jelinsky (Joan Cusack) appears to keep the kids in line, her presence leads to an unexpected treacherous twist.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Scott Rudin
Screenwriter: Paul Rudnick
Distributor: Argentina Video Home, Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.7M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital

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