The Addams Family (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 1991 • 1h 39m
A con man tries to steal the Addams family fortune by passing off his associate as the long-lost Uncle Fester. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate — delightfully macabre comedy.
Cast
Is The Addams Family appropriate for kids?
A con man tries to steal the Addams family fortune by passing off his associate as the long-lost Uncle Fester. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate — delightfully macabre comedy. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Addams Family
What happens in The Addams Family, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Addams Family
There are no sex scenes or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic interactions between Gomez and Morticia are frequent but played for comedic effect, consisting mostly of passionate kissing and suggestive shorthand dialogue. The humor remains focused on their macabre lifestyle rather than explicit content.
Violence and gore in The Addams Family
Addams Family hijinks — electrocution, medieval torture devices, explosions. Played as comedy throughout.
Language in The Addams Family
The film contains mild language that is consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of terms like 'hell' and 'damn.' Some insults and derogatory comments are exchanged between the family and those trying to swindle them. Overall, the dialogue is witty and dark, but generally avoids severe profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Addams Family
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or smoking throughout the movie. Characters may be seen holding or consuming beverages at social gatherings, but there is no depiction of intoxication or alcohol abuse. The family's eccentricities are rooted in their gothic aesthetic rather than substance-related themes.
Mature themes in The Addams Family
A family whose love for each other is absolute, if expressed through morbidity. The film's central argument: being different is a gift, not a defect. Anjelica Huston's Morticia as one of cinema's great romantic presences. 'They're creepy and they're kooky.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Addams Family appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Addams Family is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG-13. A con man tries to steal the Addams family fortune by passing off his associate as the long-lost Uncle Fester. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate — delightfully macabre comedy.
What age rating does The Addams Family have?
The Addams Family is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is The Addams Family about?
A con man tries to steal the Addams family fortune by passing off his associate as the long-lost Uncle Fester. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd. PG-13 rating is appropriate — delightfully macabre comedy.
Is there sex or nudity in The Addams Family?
There are no sex scenes or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic interactions between Gomez and Morticia are frequent but played for comedic effect, consisting mostly of passionate kissing and suggestive shorthand dialogue. The humor remains focused on their…
How violent is The Addams Family?
Addams Family hijinks — electrocution, medieval torture devices, explosions. Played as comedy throughout.
Is the language in The Addams Family appropriate for kids?
The film contains mild language that is consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of terms like 'hell' and 'damn.' Some insults and derogatory comments are exchanged between the family and those trying to swindle them. Overall, the dialogue…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Addams Family?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or smoking throughout the movie. Characters may be seen holding or consuming beverages at social gatherings, but there is no depiction of intoxication or alcohol abuse. The family's eccentricities are rooted in…
What mature themes appear in The Addams Family?
A family whose love for each other is absolute, if expressed through morbidity. The film's central argument: being different is a gift, not a defect. Anjelica Huston's Morticia as one of cinema's great romantic presences. 'They're creepy and they're kooky.'
How long is The Addams Family?
The Addams Family runs 99 minutes, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, released in 1991.
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