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Dennis the Menace

1993Movie1 h 36 minPG

ComedyFamily
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic496.2Rotten Tomatoes28%39%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer.

Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Family Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Lighthearted Crime Caper
  • Wholesome Misadventures
  • Iconic Comic Strip Adaptation
  • Safe for Children
  • Feel-Good Atmosphere
  • Simple Plot Structure

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Nick Castle
Written by
John Hughes, Hank Ketcham
Produced by
John Hughes, Richard Vane
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

June 9, 1993 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
June 9, 1993
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$117 million
Available in
79 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Hyper-Destructive Bouncing Ball, Jerkass, Jerkass +9

  • Hyper-Destructive Bouncing Ball
  • Jerkass
  • Jerkass
  • Kick the Dog
  • Tempting Fate
  • Rump Roast
  • Aside Glance
  • The Grinch
  • Go to Your Room!
  • Title Drop
  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Laser-Guided Karma

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dennis the Menace?"

Questions about Dennis the Menace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dennis the Menace?

Hoopla

In the United States, Dennis the Menace is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Dennis the Menace worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Dennis the Menace okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dennis the Menace make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dennis the Menace?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Dennis the Menace a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$117 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.