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Dennis the Menace

1993·Movie
1h 36min·PG
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Family ComedyMischievous ChildNeighborly AnticsWholesome HumorLighthearted AdventureNostalgic CharmSlapstick ComedyCharacter-Driven FunGenerational Clash

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Where can I stream Dennis the Menace legally?

Dennis the Menace is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dennis the Menace worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dennis the Menace rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Dennis the Menace?

1 h 36 min

Dennis the Menace runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Dennis the Menace based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dennis the Menace?

Critics39
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Dennis the Menace higher (53) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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.

What language is Dennis the Menace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dennis the Menace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dennis the Menace in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dennis the Menace use?

Hyper-Destructive Bouncing BallJerkassJerkassKick the DogTempting FateRump RoastAside GlanceThe GrinchGo to Your Room!Title DropAsk a Stupid Question...Laser-Guided Karmaand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for Dennis the Menace, including Hyper-Destructive Bouncing Ball, Jerkass, Jerkass.