Problem Child(1990)
Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.
Problem Child Synopsis
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.
Problem Child (1990) is a comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, released on July 27, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver and Gilbert Gottfried. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 947 ratings.
- Director:
- Dennis Dugan
- Writers:
- Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
- Producers:
- Robert Simonds
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Miles Goodman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $72,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Problem Child (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Problem Child before you stream it.
Problem Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ritter
as Ben
Jack Warden
as Big Ben
Michael J. Oliver
as Junior
Gilbert Gottfried
as Mr. Peabody
Amy Yasbeck
as Flo
Michael Richards
as Martin Beck
Peter Jurasik
as Roy
- Charlotte Akin
Charlotte Akin
as Lorraine
- Anna Marie Allred
Anna Marie Allred
as Kid #3
- Adam Anderly
Adam Anderly
as Catcher
- Robert A. Anderson
Robert A. Anderson
as Boy in Chair
- Cody Beard
Cody Beard
as 2nd Baseman
Key crew
Directed by Dennis Dugan, written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, produced by Robert Simonds.
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Problem Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 947 ratings.
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Problem Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Problem Child online?
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Problem Child (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Problem Child?
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The main cast of Problem Child (1990) includes John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried and Amy Yasbeck. The film was directed by Dennis Dugan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Problem Child released?
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Problem Child was released on July 27, 1990 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Problem Child worth watching?
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Problem Child (1990) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 947 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Problem Child?
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Yes. The official Problem Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.