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Problem Child 2

1991Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyFamily
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes7%43%

A quirky comedy movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Story

He’s bad. She’s worse.

Junior and his father, Ben, move from Cold River to Mortville. Junior becomes threatened by Ben's desire to date again and find a new mother for Junior, and sabotages each of his dates.

Feels like

  • 90s Comedy
  • Slapstick Humour
  • Mischievous Child
  • Family Farce
  • Chaos & Pranks
  • Nostalgic Comedy
  • Lighthearted
  • Over-the-Top Antics

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Brian Levant
Written by
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Produced by
Robert Simonds
Music by
David Kitay

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 3, 1991 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
July 3, 1991
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$33 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Loud Sleeper Gag, Ash Face, Parent with New Paramour +9

  • Loud Sleeper Gag
  • Ash Face
  • Parent with New Paramour
  • Senseless Phagia
  • Serial Spouse
  • Sleep Cute
  • Doppelgänger Replacement Love Interest
  • Fire Hose Cannon
  • Chick Magnet
  • Child Hater
  • Color-Coded Characters
  • Cool and Unusual Punishment

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Problem Child 2?"

Questions about Problem Child 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Problem Child 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Problem Child 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Problem Child 2 worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (7).

Is Problem Child 2 okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Problem Child 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Problem Child 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Problem Child 2 use?

Loud Sleeper GagAsh FaceParent with New ParamourSenseless PhagiaSerial SpouseSleep CuteDoppelgänger Replacement Love InterestFire Hose CannonChick MagnetChild HaterColor-Coded CharactersCool and Unusual Punishmentand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Loud Sleeper Gag, Ash Face, and Parent with New Paramour.