Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 23 nominations total
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- TriviaAfter the movie premiered children would frequently recognize Raul Julia as Gomez Addams out in public, which according to him, always brought a smile to his face. Julia stated that Gomez Addams was by far his favorite role, and his family said this recognition was especially meaningful to him in the final months of his life because he loved performing for children and making them happy whenever the opportunity presented itself.
- GoofsWhen Fester first comes out of the escape chute, he comes out of Pugsley's, which is the left one. Later, when Wednesday escapes before the Mamushka, the escape chute covers are switched. When Tully, the doctor and Fester are trying to get into the vault and come out of the chute, the covers are switched back.
- Quotes
Girl Scout: Is this made from real lemons?
Wednesday: Yes.
Girl Scout: I only like all-natural foods and beverages, organically grown, with no preservatives. Are you sure they're real lemons?
Pugsley: Yes.
Girl Scout: Well, I'll tell you what. I'll buy a cup if you buy a box of my delicious Girl Scout cookies. Do we have a deal?
Wednesday: Are they made from real Girl Scouts?
- Crazy creditsCousin Itt's name is misspelled in the end credits. The credits inaccurately name him "It".
- Alternate versionsThe 2021 Blu-Ray & 4K Ultra HD release contains an extended cut of the film with an extended version of the Mamushka scene.
- SoundtracksThe Addams Groove
Written by M.C. Hammer (as Hammer) and Felton Pilate (as Pilate)
Contains The Addams Family (1964) Theme by Vic Mizzy
Performed by M.C. Hammer
Featured review
This Is How It Should Be Done
The Addams Family has had a death... Fester Addams. But lo and behold, their lawyer knows a man who resembles Fester and if he passes the impostor off, could gain access to the family vault, full of treasures untold. But can the fake Fester survive the family's maniacal games?
I don't have much experience with older incarnations of the Addams Family. So, I can't make an educated comparison. However, this film excels in every way: macabre, humorous and just plain eccentrically absurd. The casting is also amazing... Raul Julia in the performance of his career, and Christopher Lloyd in a very offebeat role even for him.
This was a breakout performance for Christina Ricci (playing Wednesday Addams). Sure, it possibly typecast her into weird roles ("Casper", "Sleepy Hollow", "Pumpkin") but this is, beyond a doubt, where she fits. She can do drama ("Monster", "Black Snake Moan") but will always be America's goth girl.
This film's dark humor is family appropriate -- cartoon violence, no nudity and marginal language. They simply do not make films like this anymore. Full credit must be given to the writer and director for bringing this family to life in a way that just cannot be repeated. Well, aside from the sequel.
I don't have much experience with older incarnations of the Addams Family. So, I can't make an educated comparison. However, this film excels in every way: macabre, humorous and just plain eccentrically absurd. The casting is also amazing... Raul Julia in the performance of his career, and Christopher Lloyd in a very offebeat role even for him.
This was a breakout performance for Christina Ricci (playing Wednesday Addams). Sure, it possibly typecast her into weird roles ("Casper", "Sleepy Hollow", "Pumpkin") but this is, beyond a doubt, where she fits. She can do drama ("Monster", "Black Snake Moan") but will always be America's goth girl.
This film's dark humor is family appropriate -- cartoon violence, no nudity and marginal language. They simply do not make films like this anymore. Full credit must be given to the writer and director for bringing this family to life in a way that just cannot be repeated. Well, aside from the sequel.
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- Also known as
- Gia Đình Addams
- Filming locations
- Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA(frontage to Addams Family mansion)
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $113,502,426
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $24,203,754
- Nov 24, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $191,502,426
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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