The Addams Family
Directed by Conrad Vernon, Greg TiernanThe Addams family face-off against a crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.
- ShaydeknightNovember 9, 2025A nicely done animated reboot, exactly the kind of thing I think Chas Addams might have wanted to see for his deliciously creepy clan. The film understands that the Addamses shine brightest when reflected against "normal" folk, embodied here by a reality TV host, the self-appointed guardian of suburban taste. It's a clever update that offers conformity as performance. The animation is sharp, the voice work spot-on, and the character designs lean closer to Addams' original drawings, delightfully exaggerated and grotesque. The opening sequence gives us a surprisingly effective backstory for Gomez, Morticia, and Lurch, with Morticia's introduction set to Christina Aguilera's "Haunted Heart", a moody, retro-soul number that fits the film perfectly. We get to see the family moving naturally through their world, their creaky, cobwebbed home (an abandoned asylum, of course) and it just feels right. The pacing is brisk, the plot simple but engaging, with only a few small logic gaps that never get in the way of the fun. This film also gives both children proper storylines. Wednesday gets her growth arc, while Pugsley prepares for his "Sabre Mazurka", a kind of ghoulish coming-of-age ceremony, equal parts Bar Mitzvah and first Communion, and a nice parallel to the Mamushka scene in the live-action movie. He doesn’t quite succeed by following the rules, but triumphs when he decides to focus on what he truly loves: explosives. It’s funny, fitting, and deeply Addams, a reminder that individuality is the family’s strongest value. Overall, it's a strong entry that balances dark whimsy with genuine warmth. A true family film, if your family happens to like a touch of the macabre.
- ርልዪረFebruary 11, 2025The classic characters from Charles Addams cartoons, who were on tv back in the 60's and then movies back in the 90's, return once again. This time in a cgi animated movie. This does what no Addams family version has done before, and fill in their backstory. We see how Gomez and Morticia first got together, then how they moved to their house. And then how their neighbours had to get used to them. One in particular really doesn't want them around the neighbourhood, and hatches up a scheme to get rid of them. In the meantime, others have things to get used to as well... This looked from the trailer as if it was going to be one of those 'accept yourself for who you are' movies, and it does go down that road. But the message doesn't overwhelm. Because it never forgets to be proper Addams family with it. It is absolutely creepy, cooky, and altogether ooky as it should be. Lots of visual and verbal humour results from this. The animation is stylised and excellent with it, really suiting the tone of the piece. The cast are great as well. The real standout is Oscar Isaac as Gomez, who gets into the part so much, putting so much effort into his performance, he really commands the attention and thoroughly entertains. But everyone else is great as well. One supporting character does get slightly lost towards the end of the film, as the narrative can't really fit them in, but that's only a minor complaint. This is a great new lease of life for these characters, and well worth watching. There's nothing extra during or after the end credits, but there is one delightful homage right before them. It's pretty much suitable for all ages, as there's nothing really scary in it. Although the very young aren't going be able to follow the story. So let's say six and up is probably best.
- RichardAugust 3, 2025This one’s a mixed bag. It’s got the spooky charm you’d expect, but it doesn’t exactly push the envelope. The setup’s classic Addams: they’re prepping for a big family get together while dealing with a pushy reality TV host who wants to “fix” their creepy lifestyle. It leans into the whole suburban conformity vs. individuality theme, and while it’s not subtle, it doesn’t beat you over the head with it either. The animation style is definitely stylized, but I thought it fit the tone. It’s clearly inspired by Charles Addams’ original drawings, which gives it a nice throwback feel That said, the story’s pretty by the numbers. You can see the beats coming a mile away and it doesn’t really do anything new with the characters. The humor’s hit or miss some clever lines, but a lot of it feels aimed at younger kids. And while it’s fun in the moment, it doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression. Overall, it’s a decent intro for kids who’ve never met the Addams crew before. Not groundbreaking, but it’s got enough weirdness and heart to make it worth a watch, especially if you’re already a fan.
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The Addams Family was released on October 10, 2019.
The Addams Family was directed by Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan.
The Addams Family has a runtime of 86m.
The Addams Family was produced by Gail Berman, Alison O'Brien, Alexandra Schwartz, Conrad Vernon, Alex Schwartz, Joel MacDonald.
The Addams family face-off against a crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.
The key characters in The Addams Family are Gomez Addams (voice) (Oscar Isaac), Morticia Addams (voice) (Charlize Theron), Wednesday Addams (voice) (Chloë Grace Moretz).
The Addams Family is rated PG.
The Addams Family is an Animation, Comedy, Family film.
The Addams Family has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
The Addams Family had a budget of $40M.
The Addams Family has made $204.4M at the box office.