Dennis the Menace
1993, English. Directed by Nick Castle.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Nick CastleDirector
- Walter MatthauMr. Wilson
- Mason GambleDennis Mitchell
- Joan PlowrightMartha Wilson
- Christopher LloydSwitchblade Sam
- Lea ThompsonAlice Mitchell
- Robert StantonHenry Mitchell
- Amy SakasitzMargaret Wade
- Kellen HathawayJoey
- Paul WinfieldChief of Police
- Natasha LyonnePolly
- Devin RatrayMickey
- Hank JohnstonGunther
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $117M
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What Dennis the Menace is based on
Dennis the Menace is based on Dennis the Menace, a comic strip by Hank Ketcham, published by Fantagraphics Books.
Comic strip
Dennis the Menace
By Hank Ketcham
Published by Fantagraphics Books
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Dennis the Menace: quick answers
What comes after Dennis the Menace?
Next in the series: Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998) and A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007).
Is Dennis the Menace worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,676 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Dennis the Menace have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dennis the Menace. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dennis the Menace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dennis the Menace is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dennis the Menace on?
Dennis the Menace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dennis the Menace?
If you liked Dennis the Menace, try Problem Child, Ri¢hie Ri¢h, Blank Check.
Who directed Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace (1993) was directed by Nick Castle and stars Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright.
What is Dennis the Menace based on?
Dennis the Menace is based on Dennis the Menace, a comic strip by Hank Ketcham, published by Fantagraphics Books.