Dennis the Menace

"He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer."

Jun 25 1993 PG 1h 34m
Comedy, Family

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.

Plot

Everyone's favorite kid from the comics is back. When his parents have to go out of town, he stays with George (Walter Matthau) and Martha Wilson (Dame Joan Plowright). The little menace is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) is just trying to be helpful. Even to the thief who's arrived in town.

Written by

Hank Ketcham, John Hughes

Directed by

Nick Castle

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hughes Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
66,737
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
49
Popularity
NA