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The Addams Family (1991) original theatrical poster
#8 of 1991

The Addams Family (1991)

1991 · 100 minutes · Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
IMDb rating7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Box office gross$191.5M

Synopsis

Gomez Addams laments the 25-year absence of his brother Fester, who disappeared after the two had a falling-out. Gomez's lawyer Tully Alford owes money to loan shark Abigail Craven, and notices that her adopted son Gordon closely resembles Fester. He proposes that Gordon pose as Fester to infiltrate the Addams household and find the hidden vault where they keep their vast riches.

Starring

Anjelica HustonRaul JuliaChristopher Lloyd
Box office
$191.5 million
Budget
$30 million
IMDb votes
204,889

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