The Addams Family (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Addams Family is a 1991 fantasy comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $191.5 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Addams Family About?
The premise of The Addams Family without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This animated comedy follows the famously eccentric Addams Family as they leave their spooky mansion for a cross-country road trip. Hoping to strengthen their family ties and escape the pressures of modern society, they encounter a series of unusual roadside attractions and quirky individuals. Their journey is complicated by the arrival of their troublesome cousin IT and a host of other bizarre characters, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous misadventures.
The Addams Family Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- uncle
- cult film
- graveyard
- goth
- husband wife relationship
- mansion
- cult classic
- macabre
- dark comedy
- long lost brother
- family relationships
- gothic
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- party
- dancing
- juggling with knives
- vault
- crawling hand
- based on comic book
- shaved head
- brother brother relationship
- lifting someone into the air
- eccentric family
- unconventional family
- sword fight
- scam
- fraud
- motel
- cemetery
- satire
- addams family
- siamese twins
- disembodied hand
- fish out of water
- torture
- family character name as title
- halloween
- christmas
- family as protagonists
- camp
- campy
- blockbuster
- based on tv series
- chainsaw
- anger
- trapdoor
- pregnancy
- reboot of series
- first part
- cigar smoking
- brother sister relationship
The Addams Family Cast
Christopher Lloyd leads the cast, with Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
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Director Barry Sonnenfeld
More from Barry Sonnenfeld
More films directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, best-rated first: Get Shorty, Men in Black, Addams Family Values and Men in Black III.
The Addams Family Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Addams Family 57 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Addams Family Plot Summary
What happens in The Addams Family from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the highly anticipated science fair gets underway, Wednesday Addams prepares to showcase her revolutionary experiment involving the genetic code of her beloved pet squid, Socrates. Her goal? To usher in a new era of human enhancement. However, her ambitious endeavor comes with an unexpected consequence: Uncle Fester starts to undergo a transformation. Just as she is about to bask in the glory of her achievement, Wednesday is startled by the sudden appearance of her family at the event. Her invention piques the interest of the brilliant scientist Cyrus Strange, who recognizes Wednesday’s extraordinary talents. Meanwhile, at the Addams’ spooky mansion, Gomez grows increasingly anxious about the growing distance between himself, Morticia, and their children, prompting him to organize a family vacation to strengthen their bond.
Full summary
The whole story of The Addams Family, scene by scene
The Addams Family Box Office & Budget
The Addams Family grossed $191.5 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 6.4 times what it cost. $113.5 million came from the US and Canada and $78 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$191.5M
6.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $113.5M
- International
- $78M
- Budget
- $30M
The Addams Family Awards & Nominations
The Addams Family was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Art Direction
- Oscars 1992 1 nomination
- Nominated Costume Design
The Addams Family Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Poison Lemonade Stand (Full Scene)
- Clip Wednesday Puts On a Bloody Good Show!
How Well Do You Know The Addams Family?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Wednesday Addams' pet squid?
Cars in The Addams Family
9 cars on screen, including the 1932 Packard Deluxe Eight and the 1953 Messerschmitt KR 175.
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1932 Packard Deluxe Eight Important role -
1953 Messerschmitt KR 175 Minor role -
1967 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Minor role -
1946 Buick Ambulance Background role
The Addams Family Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “阿达一族” and “Familien Addams”.
- Also known as
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- 阿达一族
- Familien Addams
- משפחת אדאמס
- Die Addams Family
- La famiglia Addams
- La familia Addams
- Семейка Аддамс
- La Famille Addams
- Addams Ailesi
- Addamsova rodina
- Addams Family - A galád család
- A Família Addams
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- Rodina Addamsovcov
- อาดัมส์ แฟมิลี่ ตระกูลนี้ผียังหลบ
- Rodzina Addamsów
- Familia Addams
- Οικογένεια Άνταμς
- アダムス・ファミリー
- משפחת אדמס
- Семейство Адамс
- Familjen Addams
- Obitelj Addams
- Los Locos Addams
- Perhe Addams
- Porodica Adams
- Pri Addamsovih
- Сімейка Адамсів
- 亚当斯一家
- 阿達一族
- 아담스 패밀리
- Adamsu ģimene
- Adamsų šeimynėlė, ადამსების ოჯახი
- Gia Đình Addams
- عائلة أدم
- خانواده آدامز
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Movies Like The Addams Family
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Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family 1972 -
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Haunted Mansion 2023 -
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The Addams Family FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Addams Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Addams Family released?
The Addams Family was released on November 22, 1991.
Who directed The Addams Family?
The Addams Family was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
More films by Barry Sonnenfeld Who is in the cast of The Addams Family?
The Addams Family stars Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia.
How much did The Addams Family make at the box office?
The Addams Family grossed $191.5 million worldwide ($113.5 million domestic, $78 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Addams Family rated?
The Addams Family has 57 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was The Addams Family nominated for any awards?
The Addams Family received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Addams Family have a post-credit scene?
No. The Addams Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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