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Problem Child

"Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once."

July 27, 1990 1h 21m 6.2/10 (891 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Problem Child is a comedy/family film. directed by Dennis Dugan. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John Ritter, Jack Warden, and Michael J. Oliver

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 27, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (891 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $72M 7.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$72,000,000

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • Imagine Entertainment

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...

Who directed Problem Child?

Problem Child was directed by Dennis Dugan.

How long is Problem Child?

Problem Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Problem Child released?

Problem Child was released on July 27, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Problem Child?

The main cast of Problem Child includes John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried, Amy Yasbeck.

Is Problem Child worth watching?

Problem Child has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 891 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.