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The Addams Family
1991 100 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.3
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
🎭 Based on
«The Addams Family»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$113.5M
Worldwide:
$191.5M
Starring
Anjelica Huston
Actor
Raul Julia
Actor
Christopher Lloyd
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Song
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1992
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Fantasy Film
BAFTA 1992
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 1992
— Best Production Design
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Song
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Kiss
Key opinion
The 1991 adaptation of The Addams Family is widely regarded as an iconic and charming masterpiece of black comedy. Audiences praise the impeccable casting, atmospheric production design, and the film's ability to balance macabre themes with genuine family warmth.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christopher Lloyd, delivers quintessential performances that define the characters. | |
| Production | The production design and gothic aesthetics of the Addams mansion create a visually immersive experience that holds up as a hallmark of the genre. | |
| Score | The musical score is universally praised for its iconic motifs and its ability to perfectly underscore the film's blend of tension and irony. | |
| Acting | Christina Ricci's breakout performance as Wednesday is widely considered a highlight that balances ruthless charm with deadpan delivery. | |
| Direction | Barry Sonnenfeld's direction effectively captures the spirit of the original comics while establishing a unique, cohesive tone. | |
| Screenplay | While most find the writing sharp and amusing, some critics feel the narrative suffers from nonsensical moments and a lack of depth compared to the strength of its individual scenes. |