Problem Child (1990)
Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.
Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.
Director: Dennis Dugan
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: July 27, 1990
Cast
- John Ritter - Ben
- Jack Warden - Big Ben
- Michael J. Oliver - Junior
- Gilbert Gottfried - Mr. Peabody
- Amy Yasbeck - Flo
- Michael Richards - Martin Beck
- Peter Jurasik - Roy
- Charlotte Akin - Lorraine
- Anna Marie Allred - Kid #3
- Adam Anderly - Catcher
Screenplay
- Scott Alexander (Screenplay)
- Larry Karaszewski (Screenplay)
Music: Miles Goodman
Cinematography: Peter Lyons Collister
Editing: Tom Finan, Daniel P. Hanley
Production: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $72M
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
ransom, kidnapping, orphanage, foster parents, dark comedy, child hero, baby-snatching, spoiled child, slapstick comedy, pflegesohn, serial killer, problem child, mischievous child, neighborhood, kids
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Problem Child about?
- Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.
- Who directed Problem Child?
- Problem Child was directed by Dennis Dugan.
- Who stars in Problem Child?
- Problem Child stars John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried, Amy Yasbeck, Michael Richards.
- How long is Problem Child?
- Problem Child has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Problem Child?
- Problem Child is a Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of Problem Child?
- Problem Child had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Problem Child gross?
- Problem Child grossed $72M worldwide.
- Where was Problem Child produced?
- Problem Child was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Problem Child?
- The themes of Problem Child include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony.