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Addams Family Reunion (1998): Cast & Plot

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Addams Family Reunion is a 1998 fantasy horror film directed by Dave Payne, starring Kevin McCarthy as Grandpa Addams, Estelle Harris and Tim Curry. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Addams Family Reunion (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Dave Payne
Genres
Horror , Fantasy , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Addams Family Reunion About?

The premise of Addams Family Reunion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Addams learn that Grand‑pa and Grand‑ma are suffering from a mysterious illness that is slowly turning them ‘normal.’ Determined to save their elders, Gomez and Morticia embark on a quest to find a long‑lost relative, hoping this family member knows a home remedy that can reverse the condition.

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Cast & crew

Addams Family Reunion Cast & Characters

Kevin McCarthy leads the cast as Grandpa Addams, with Estelle Harris as Grandma Addams and Tim Curry as Gomez Addams. Directed by Dave Payne; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dave Payne

More films directed by Dave Payne: Reeker, Just Can’t Get Enough, Alien Avengers II and Criminal Hearts.

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Plot

Addams Family Reunion Plot Summary

What happens in Addams Family Reunion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tim Curry as Gomez Addams discovers that his grandparents have developed “Waltzheimer’s disease,” a condition that slowly turns them toward normalcy and cools the wild charm that defines the Addams clan. To chase a cure, he arranges a sprawling family reunion, hoping that some distant branch of this enormous dynasty might hold the missing piece. Yet disaster strikes early when a card written in blood sabotages the reunion organizer’s machines, delivering the wrong invitation to the Addams household and launching the gathering on an unintended path.

Full summary

The whole story of Addams Family Reunion, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Addams Family Reunion?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays Gomez Addams in the film?

Cars

Cars in Addams Family Reunion

13 cars on screen, including the 1971 AM General DJ-5 Dispatcher and the 1938 Packard Eight.

All 13 cars
  • 1971 AM General DJ-5 Dispatcher in Addams Family Reunion 1971 AM General DJ-5 Dispatcher Important role
  • 1938 Packard Eight in Addams Family Reunion 1938 Packard Eight Important role
  • 1966 Cadillac Funeral Coach in Addams Family Reunion 1966 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role
  • 1997 Ford Escort in Addams Family Reunion 1997 Ford Escort Minor role

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Addams Family Reunion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Addams Family Reunion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Addams Family Reunion?

Addams Family Reunion runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Addams Family Reunion released?

Addams Family Reunion was released on September 22, 1998.

Who directed Addams Family Reunion?

Addams Family Reunion was directed by Dave Payne.

More films by Dave Payne

Who is in the cast of Addams Family Reunion?

Addams Family Reunion stars Kevin McCarthy as Grandpa Addams, Estelle Harris as Grandma Addams and Tim Curry as Gomez Addams, among 25 credited actors.

Does Addams Family Reunion have a post-credit scene?

No. Addams Family Reunion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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