The Addams Family (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1964, The Addams Family is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.
Who’s in it. The Addams Family stars Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams, John Astin as Gomez Addams, Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester and Ted Cassidy as Lurch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Addams Family sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Addams Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Addams Family tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Addams Family (1964)?
- In US, The Addams Family 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 The Addams Family worth watching?
- The Addams Family holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Addams Family?
- The Addams Family stars Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy and Marie Blake.
- When was The Addams Family released?
- The Addams Family was released in 1964.