Addams Family Values
PG-13
Nov 19, 1993
Comedy · A brisk 94 minutes that never overstays its welcome.
Solid crowd-pleaser
6.9/10
IMDb
76%
Fresh
61
61/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
The brief
This sequel doubles down on everything that made the first Addams Family work, with Joan Cusack absolutely killing it as a psychotic nanny who's both terrifying and hilarious. Christina Ricci gets more screen time as Wednesday and steals every scene with her deadpan delivery, especially during a summer camp sequence that's pure comedic gold. The whole thing moves at a brisk pace and leans harder into the dark humor without losing the family's twisted warmth. Perfect for anyone who loved the original or wants a comedy that's actually funny instead of just trying to be heartwarming.
macabre family comedy
deadpan gothic
dark whimsical
twisted americana
eccentric ensemble
subversive sequel
The verdict
If you love dark, twisted humor and enjoyed the first Addams Family film, this sequel delivers even more wickedly funny moments with Joan Cusack's unhinged performance and Christina Ricci's scene-stealing deadpan comedy. If you prefer wholesome family comedies or aren't into macabre humor, the Addams family's gleefully morbid antics will likely fall flat for you.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who appreciate dark humor
- 👨👩👧👦 Family movie night (tweens and up)
- ⚠️ May be too dark for young kids
Heads up
- Multiple murder attempts (comedic context) (moderate)
- Baby in perilous situations (brief)
- Dark themes about death and killing (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Cast
- Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman
Official synopsis
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by
