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Modern Problems

1981·Movie
1h 29min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic275.3Rotten Tomatoes–31%

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Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
Telekinetic ComedyRevenge80s CultureAbsurdist HumorPhysical ComedyPop CultureRomantic Comedy

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Directed by:
Ken Shapiro
Written by:
Arthur Sellers, Ken Shapiro, Tom Sherohman
Produced by:
Alan Greisman
Composed by:
Dominic Frontiere

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Where can I stream Modern Problems?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Modern Problems from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Modern Problems worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5 and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Modern Problems okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Modern Problems make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Is Modern Problems good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Modern Problems a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.