The Addams Family(1991)
“Weird is relative.”
Overview
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.
Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$192M
Cast
Raúl Juliá
as Gomez Addams
Anjelica Huston
as Morticia Addams
Christopher Lloyd
as Uncle Fester
Dan Hedaya
as Tully Alford
Elizabeth Wilson
as Abigail Craven
Judith Malina
as Granny
Carel Struycken
as Lurch
Dana Ivey
as Margaret Alford
Paul Benedict
as Judge Womack
Christina Ricci
as Wednesday Addams
Jimmy Workman
as Pugsley Addams
Christopher Hart
as Thing
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$192M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Orion Pictures • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Addams Family?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Addams Family (1991).
What is The Addams Family about?▼
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.
Who directed The Addams Family?▼
The Addams Family was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and released in 1991. It is a comedy, fantasy film.
How long is The Addams Family?▼
The Addams Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Addams Family?▼
The cast of The Addams Family includes Raúl Juliá as Gomez Addams, Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams, Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester, Dan Hedaya as Tully Alford, Elizabeth Wilson as Abigail Craven and more.
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