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Dennis the Menace

5.919931h 36mPGMovieFamilyComedy

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.

DirectorNick Castle
WriterJohn Hughes
ProducersRichard Vane·Ernest Chambers

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Cast · Directed by Nick Castle

WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Mr. Wilson
MGMason Gamble
Mason Gamble
Dennis Mitchell
JPJoan Plowright
Joan Plowright
Martha Wilson
CLChristopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Switchblade Sam
LTLea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Alice Mitchell
RSRobert Stanton
Robert Stanton
Henry Mitchell
ASAmy Sakasitz
Amy Sakasitz
Margaret Wade
KH
Kellen Hathaway
Joey
PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Chief of Police
NLNatasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne
Polly
DRDevin Ratray
Devin Ratray
Mickey
HJHank Johnston
Hank Johnston
Gunther

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Dennis the Menace — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dennis the Menace?

Dennis the Menace is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dennis the Menace on Netflix?

No, Dennis the Menace is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Dennis the Menace on Amazon Prime Video?

Dennis the Menace isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Dennis the Menace for free?

Dennis the Menace is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Dennis the Menace?

Yes — Dennis the Menace is followed by Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998) in the Dennis the Menace Collection.

Is there a prequel to Dennis the Menace?

Dennis the Menace is the first film in the Dennis the Menace Collection.

Is Dennis the Menace part of a trilogy?

Yes — Dennis the Menace is part of a trilogy, alongside Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998) and A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007).

How many movies are in the Dennis the Menace Collection?

There are 3 films in the Dennis the Menace Collection: Dennis the Menace (1993), Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998) and A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007).