Problem Child

1990·Movie
1h 21min·PG
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Problem Child fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Black ComedyPhysical ComedyDysfunctional FamilyCringe HumorNostalgic 90s ComedyRebellious ChildLighthearted MayhemSatirical Family Values

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Problem Child

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Where can I stream Problem Child legally?

Problem Child is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Problem Child worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Problem Child rated?

PGStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Problem Child?

1 h 21 min

Problem Child runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Problem Child?

Critics63
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Problem Child much the same way.

Was Problem Child a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$72 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 7.2 times its budget.

What language is Problem Child in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Problem Child?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Problem Child in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Problem Child use?

Nun Too HolyAdults Are UselessButt-MonkeyLeitmotifUnadoptable OrphanWhere the Hell Is Springfield?Laser-Guided KarmaPocket ProtectorDoorstop BabyEspecially ZoidbergBig BadCorrupt Politicianand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for Problem Child, including Nun Too Holy, Adults Are Useless, Butt-Monkey.

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