Addams Family Values (1993) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.
Rated PG-13 • 1993 • 1h 34m
A murderous gold-digging nanny targets the Addams family fortune through Uncle Fester — while Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to summer camp. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate.
Cast
Is Addams Family Values appropriate for kids?
A murderous gold-digging nanny targets the Addams family fortune through Uncle Fester — while Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to summer camp. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in Addams Family Values
What happens in Addams Family Values, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Addams Family Values
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic interactions are stylized and gothic in nature, remaining largely chaste and focused on the exaggerated devotion between the lead characters.
Violence and gore in Addams Family Values
Comic violence is frequent, featuring stylized electrocution and the recreational use of medieval torture devices like the rack. While there are several instances of mild peril and slapstick mayhem, the injuries are never realistic and represent the family's dark sense of humor.
Language in Addams Family Values
The film contains mild language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of 'hell' and 'damn.' The insults used generally target the satirical social structures of the summer camp and do not cross into strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Addams Family Values
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or tobacco products throughout the movie. While social drinking may be seen in the background of formal dinner settings, substance use is not a focal point or a thematic concern for the story.
Mature themes in Addams Family Values
Wednesday's subversive deconstruction of the Thanksgiving play at summer camp is one of 90s comedy's great sequences. The film is sharper than its predecessor — the summer camp satire of forced conformity is genuinely funny and pointed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Addams Family Values appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Addams Family Values is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG-13. A murderous gold-digging nanny targets the Addams family fortune through Uncle Fester — while Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to summer camp. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating…
What age rating does Addams Family Values have?
Addams Family Values is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is Addams Family Values about?
A murderous gold-digging nanny targets the Addams family fortune through Uncle Fester — while Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to summer camp. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in Addams Family Values?
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic interactions are stylized and gothic in nature, remaining largely chaste and focused on the exaggerated devotion between the lead characters.
How violent is Addams Family Values?
Comic violence is frequent, featuring stylized electrocution and the recreational use of medieval torture devices like the rack. While there are several instances of mild peril and slapstick mayhem, the injuries are never realistic and represent the family's…
Is the language in Addams Family Values appropriate for kids?
The film contains mild language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of 'hell' and 'damn.' The insults used generally target the satirical social structures of the summer camp and do not cross into strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Addams Family Values?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or tobacco products throughout the movie. While social drinking may be seen in the background of formal dinner settings, substance use is not a focal point or a thematic concern for the story.
What mature themes appear in Addams Family Values?
Wednesday's subversive deconstruction of the Thanksgiving play at summer camp is one of 90s comedy's great sequences. The film is sharper than its predecessor — the summer camp satire of forced conformity is genuinely funny and pointed.
How long is Addams Family Values?
Addams Family Values runs 94 minutes, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, released in 1993.
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