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1991 · 100 min · PG-13

The Addams Family

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld · Comedy, Fantasy

The Addams Family (1991) is a Comedy film, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld set during the 1990s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist, with a darkly comic and comedic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and identity run throughout.

Composer
Marc Shaiman
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Raúl JuliáAnjelica HustonChristopher LloydDan HedayaElizabeth WilsonJudith MalinaCarel StruyckenDana Ivey

The world of this film

Setting

When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Family & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
Darkly ComicComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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