The Addams Family
1991, English. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Barry SonnenfeldDirector
- Raúl JuliáGomez Addams
- Anjelica HustonMorticia Addams
- Christopher LloydUncle Fester
- Dan HedayaTully Alford
- Elizabeth WilsonAbigail Craven
- Judith MalinaGranny
- Carel StruyckenLurch
- Dana IveyMargaret Alford
- Paul BenedictJudge Womack
- Christina RicciWednesday Addams
- Jimmy WorkmanPugsley Addams
- Christopher HartThing
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Wilson, Caroline Thompson
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $192M
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What The Addams Family is based on
The Addams Family is based on The Addams Family, a fictional family by Charles Addams.
Fictional family
The Addams Family
By Charles Addams
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The Addams Family: quick answers
What comes after The Addams Family?
Next in the series: Addams Family Values (1993).
Is The Addams Family worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 5,287 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Addams Family have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Addams Family. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Addams Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Addams Family is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Addams Family on?
The Addams Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Addams Family?
If you liked The Addams Family, try Addams Family Values, Beetlejuice, Dark Shadows.
Who directed The Addams Family?
The Addams Family (1991) was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Raúl Juliá, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd.
What is The Addams Family based on?
The Addams Family is based on The Addams Family, a fictional family by Charles Addams.