Dennis the Menace (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1993, Dennis the Menace is a comedy and family film directed by Nick Castle, running about 94 minutes. “He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.
Who’s in it. Dennis the Menace stars Walter Matthau as George Wilson, Mason Gamble as Dennis Mitchell, Joan Plowright as Martha Wilson and Christopher Lloyd as Switchblade Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dennis the Menace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dennis the Menace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dennis the Menace tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dennis the Menace (1993)?
- In US, Dennis the Menace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dennis the Menace worth watching?
- Dennis the Menace holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dennis the Menace?
- Dennis the Menace stars Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.
- When was Dennis the Menace released?
- Dennis the Menace was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.