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The Addams Family (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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The Addams Family is a 2019 animated horror film directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, starring Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams, Oscar Isaac and Chloë Grace Moretz. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $204.4 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
worldwide gross
$204.4M
Echo Score
57
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The Addams Family (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Directors
Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan
Original language
English
Budget
$24M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Addams Family About?

The premise of The Addams Family without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

This animated adventure follows the famously macabre Addams Family as they navigate a new neighborhood and face an unexpected challenge. A relentlessly cheerful reality-TV host arrives, threatening their unique lifestyle, and they must prepare for a visit from a large group of distant relatives. The family’s spooky charm and unconventional traditions are put to the test in this humorous and heartwarming story.

The Addams Family Themes & Keywords

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  • eccentricity
  • family relationships
  • family character name as title
  • based on tv series
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  • female friendship
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  • family as protagonists
  • gothic
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  • husband wife relationship
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Cast & crew

The Addams Family Cast & Characters

Charlize Theron leads the cast as Morticia Addams, with Oscar Isaac as Gomez Addams and Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams. Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan

More films directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, best-rated first: Shrek 2, Sausage Party, Monsters vs Aliens and The Addams Family 2.

Ratings

The Addams Family Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Addams Family 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 57/100, strongest in sensory experience (70) and weakest in story & flow (45).

57 /100

The Addams Family Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Addams Family delivers a somewhat entertaining but uneven animated outing. The film’s humor and occasional charm effectively capture the franchise’s quirky spirit, yet many find the storytelling overly familiar and the pacing inconsistent. Visual elements and soundtrack moments stand out at times, but character depth and thematic resonance remain undernourished. Viewer reception ranges from enthusiasm for its playful tone to frustration at its predictability. On balance, the movie offers mild enjoyment that may appeal more to newcomers than long-time fans.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of art and craft, the animation quality is uneven yet occasionally striking. The CGI character models exhibit basic detailing while the lighting and color schemes evoke the Addams Family’s gothic flair. Some sequences demonstrate polished movement and visual inventiveness, but others feel generic and stiff. Overall, the visuals deliver moderate aesthetic appeal without consistent refinement.

  • Character & Emotion 55

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances vary between lively and shallow. Voice actors bring warmth and comedic timing to key roles, yet the central figures often lack deeper motivation or growth. Occasional chemistry moments capture the family’s quirky bonds, but many interactions remain surface-level. Ultimately, characterizations provide sporadic engagement without sustained emotional depth.

  • Story & Flow 45

    In terms of story and flow, the plot leans heavily on familiar tropes. The narrative’s origin premise and suburban conflict generate some humor but lack surprising twists or narrative momentum. Pacing alternates between brisk comedic sequences and drawn-out setup, resulting in uneven engagement. As a result, the storyline remains predictable and seldom fully engrossing.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    When considering sensory experience, the soundtrack and sound design offer reliable enjoyment. The recurring Addams Family theme is effectively woven into key scenes, and ambient effects reinforce the spooky atmosphere. However, some musical cues feel overused and occasionally interrupt narrative flow. Overall, the audio-visual combination provides a pleasing but not consistently immersive sensory experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    When assessing rewatch factor, the film offers intermittent amusement but limited long-term appeal. Certain comedic beats and musical moments may entice viewers to revisit highlights, particularly younger audiences and franchise newcomers. Yet the predictable story and uneven character depth reduce motivation for repeat viewings. In sum, the movie provides occasional enjoyment but lacks strong replay value.

Plot

The Addams Family Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Addams Family from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the scene unfolds during a night of dark nuptials, Morticia Addams (played by Charlize Theron) and Gomez Addams (portrayed by Oscar Isaac) face an unexpected disruption on their wedding day—a mob of intolerant individuals who scorn them as outsiders. Just when all seems lost, Gomez’s brother Uncle Fester (played by Nick Kroll) and his mother Grandmama (brought to life by Bette Midler) arrive to shield their family from the unruly bunch. However, the commotion escalates to the point where Gomez and his family have no choice but to escape across a collapsing bridge.

Full summary

The whole story of The Addams Family, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

The Addams Family Box Office & Budget

The Addams Family grossed $204.4 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 8.5 times what it cost. $100.7 million came from the US and Canada and $103.7 million (51%) from the rest of the world.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$204.4M

8.5× its budget

US & Canada
$100.7M
International
$103.7M
Budget
$24M
US & Canada 49% Rest of the world 51%
Videos

The Addams Family Trailers & Videos

17 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 13 featurettes.

All 17 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Official Teaser
  • Teaser Don't Miss It!
  • Teaser Own it now on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD
  • Featurette "My Family" Lyric Video ft. Migos, Karol G, Snoop Dogg and Rock Mafia
Quiz

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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Who interrupts Morticia and Gomez's wedding ceremony?

Cars

Cars in The Addams Family

1 car on screen: the 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.

  • 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Addams Family 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Details

The Addams Family Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “Сімейка Адамсів” and “La Famille Addams”.

Also known as
  • Сімейка Адамсів
  • La Famille Addams
  • A Familia Addams
  • Obitelj Addams
  • Addamsite perekond
  • Die Addams Family - Der Film
  • Familien Addams
  • Los locos Addams
  • Addams Family 1
  • משפחת אדאמס
  • 愛登士家庭
  • La famiglia Addams
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  • La familia Addams
  • Семейство Адамс
  • Родина Адамсів
  • Семейка Аддамс
  • Addams Ailesi
  • 아담스 패밀리
  • Die Addams Family
  • Familjen Addams
  • Η Οικογένεια Άνταμς
  • משפחת אדמס
  • Perhe Addams
  • Addamsova rodina
  • Rodina Addamsovcov
  • A Família Addams
  • Addams Family - A galád család
  • 亚当斯一家
  • Rodzina Addamsów
  • Породица Адамс
  • 阿達一族
  • Gia Đình Addams
  • Adamsų šeimynėlė
  • ตระกูลนี้ผียังหลบ
  • Adamsu ģimene
  • خانواده آدامز
  • Addamsite suguvõsa, ადამსების ოჯახი
  • アダムス・ファミリー
  • Familia Addams
  • عائلة آدم
  • Pri Addamsovih

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FAQ

The Addams Family FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings 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 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Addams Family released?

The Addams Family was released on October 11, 2019.

Who directed The Addams Family?

The Addams Family was directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan.

More films by Conrad Vernon

Who is in the cast of The Addams Family?

The Addams Family stars Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams, Oscar Isaac as Gomez Addams and Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams, among 16 credited actors.

How much did The Addams Family make at the box office?

The Addams Family grossed $204.4 million worldwide ($100.7 million domestic, $103.7 million international) on a budget of $24 million.

How is The Addams Family rated?

The Addams Family has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

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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