Dennis the Menace(1993)
“He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer.”
Overview
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.
Director
Nick Castle
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$117M
Cast
Walter Matthau
as Mr. Wilson
Mason Gamble
as Dennis Mitchell
Joan Plowright
as Martha Wilson
Christopher Lloyd
as Switchblade Sam
Lea Thompson
as Alice Mitchell
Robert Stanton
as Henry Mitchell
Amy Sakasitz
as Margaret Wade
Kellen Hathaway
as Joey
Paul Winfield
as Chief of Police
Natasha Lyonne
as Polly
Devin Ratray
as Mickey
Hank Johnston
as Gunther
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
Hughes Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dennis the Menace?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dennis the Menace (1993).
What is Dennis the Menace about?▼
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.
Who directed Dennis the Menace?▼
Dennis the Menace was directed by Nick Castle and released in 1993. It is a family, comedy film.
How long is Dennis the Menace?▼
Dennis the Menace has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Dennis the Menace?▼
The cast of Dennis the Menace includes Walter Matthau as Mr. Wilson, Mason Gamble as Dennis Mitchell, Joan Plowright as Martha Wilson, Christopher Lloyd as Switchblade Sam, Lea Thompson as Alice Mitchell and more.
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