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The Addams Family

"Weird is relative."

November 22, 1991 1h 40m 7.1/10 (4,929 votes)

Originally released in 1991. The Addams Family is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

Starring Raúl Juliá, Anjelica Huston, and Christopher Lloyd

Synopsis

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (4,929 votes)
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Budget $30M Production budget
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Box Office $191.5M 6.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$191,502,426

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Orion Pictures
  • Scott Rudin Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Addams Family about?

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before M...

Who directed The Addams Family?

The Addams Family was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

How long is The Addams Family?

The Addams Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Addams Family released?

The Addams Family was released on November 22, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Addams Family?

The main cast of The Addams Family includes Raúl Juliá, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Carel Struycken.

Is The Addams Family worth watching?

The Addams Family has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 4,929 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.