The Addams Family
The Addams Family

The Addams Family

2019Movie87 minEnglish

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users73%
Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad VernonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror

Plot Summary

The animated adventure follows the eccentric and spooky Addams family as they face a treacherous reality TV show host who wants to exploit their uniquely mysterious world. Their oddities and dark sense of humor are put to the test as they try to protect their home and family from the encroaching influence of the outside world. It's a story about embracing what makes you different in the face of conformity.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and humor that didn't always land. However, many praised its visual style and faithfulness to the spirit of the original cartoons and characters. Audiences generally had a more favorable reaction, appreciating the family-friendly take on the beloved gothic characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and charming voice cast.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and inconsistent humor.
  • Appreciated by fans for its loyalty to the Addams Family's macabre aesthetic.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its humor, animation, and the faithfulness to the classic Addams Family characters. Many found it to be a fun and spooky movie suitable for families.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by MGM and Universal Pictures, marking a significant return for The Addams Family to the big screen after a hiatus since the 1990s live-action films.

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4 reviews
Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

This somewhat new version of The Addams Family actually stay with the classic black and white version that was tv show. However they are modernized for the new viewers (mainly kids) to enjoy this. It doesn’t get overly weird or macabre to b...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Bad watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend. I like the Addams Family, conceptually, and I enjoy the live action movies, but this seems maximize everything I dislike about the Addams Family and minimize all the things I do like. A...
Gimly

Gimly

Probably the worst _Addams Family_ adaptation, of the ones that I've seen. When I say worst, I don't mean least faithful to the source material, I just mean, the one I personally enjoyed the least. There was still some stuff to like though,...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

This movie is yet another bland, boring animated kids film. It isn’t terribly insulting to the Addams legacy because it feels so far removed from it. Its plot is just a mess, and has very forced messages of being yourself that come out of l...