The Addams Family (1991)
A darkly whimsical family celebrates the return of a long-lost uncle, but his memory loss raises suspicions.
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.
How intense is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated PG-13.
What The Addams Family feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream The Addams Family
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Is The Addams Family for you?
Is The Addams Family scary?
Only a little. The Addams Family has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Addams Family gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Addams Family sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Addams Family OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Addams Family?
The Addams Family is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy, Hoopla and Tubi.
Does The Addams Family have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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