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The Addams Family

1991·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
66
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Very funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Family and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

Weird is relative.

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.
Gothic Family ComedyMacabre WhimsyIconic Ensemble CastDark Satire of NormalcyVisually DistinctiveCharming EccentricsNostalgic 90s ClassicPlayful Horror ElementsCelebration of the Weird

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Questions about The Addams Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Addams Family legally?

The Addams Family is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Addams Family worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Addams Family rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Addams Family?

1 h 40 min

The Addams Family runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Addams Family?

Critics62
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate The Addams Family higher (70) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Addams Family a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$192 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $192 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What language is The Addams Family in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Addams Family?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Addams Family in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Addams Family use?

Bare-Handed Blade BlockAdaptational VillainyAdaptation DistillationInjury BookendAs You KnowEvil Versus EvilMood WhiplashDark Is Not EvilBizarre Human BiologyForced from Their HomeLove at First SightThe Immodest Orgasmand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 storytelling tropes for The Addams Family, including Bare-Handed Blade Block, Adaptational Villainy, Adaptation Distillation.