Is Addams Family Values appropriate for children?

# Addams Family Values Parental Guide This PG-13 comedy features the darkly humorous Addams family plotting against their new baby brother. While generally family-friendly with mild language and no explicit content, the cartoon-style violence and macabre humor may be intense for younger children under 10. Best suited for children who enjoy quirky, spooky comedy.

What age is Addams Family Values suitable for?

Our verdict for Addams Family Values is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Addams Family Values safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1993

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Synopsis

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.

Cast

Anjelica Huston

Morticia Addams

Raúl Juliá

Gomez Addams

Christopher Lloyd

Uncle Fester

Joan Cusack

Debbie Jellinsky

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This 1990s live-action comedy has typical theatrical pacing with witty dialogue and some dark humor, making it better suited for older children rather than infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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