Dennis the Menace
“He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Mr. Wilson
Mason Gamble
Dennis Mitchell
Joan Plowright
Martha Wilson
Christopher Lloyd
Switchblade Sam
Lea Thompson
Alice Mitchell
Robert Stanton
Henry Mitchell
Amy Sakasitz
Margaret Wade
Kellen Hathaway
Joey
Paul Winfield
Chief of Police
Natasha Lyonne
Polly
Devin Ratray
Mickey
Hank Johnston
Gunther
Melinda Mullins
Andrea
Billie Bird
Edith Butterwell
Bill Erwin
Edward Little
Arnold Stang
Photographer
Ben Stein
Boss
Ethel Gerstein
Gaggle Lady #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$117.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.35x
+$82.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Dennis the Menace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $117.3M
- Production Studios
- Hughes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
John Hughes, Hank Ketcham
Jerry Goldsmith
Thomas E. Ackerman
Alan Heim
Richard Vane, Ernest Chambers, John Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Richard Vane
Producer
Alan Heim
Editor
John Hughes
Screenplay
Nick Castle
Director
John Hughes
Producer
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Bridget Kelly
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dennis the Menace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dennis the Menace 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 directed Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in Dennis the Menace?
The principal cast of Dennis the Menace includes Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson.
When was Dennis the Menace released and how long is it?
Dennis the Menace was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $117.3M at the worldwide box office (3.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dennis the Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dennis the Menace was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Dennis the Menace based on a book or true story?
Dennis the Menace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hank Ketcham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).