Problem Child
“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.
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Where is Problem Child streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Problem Child
Problem Child is a 1990 English-language comedy and family film directed by Dennis Dugan. The cast is led by John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Problem Child was produced by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 27, 1990, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $72 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Writers
- Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
- Release date
- July 27, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $72 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Problem Child cast & crew
Problem Child was directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander.
The cast features John Ritter as Ben, Jack Warden as Big Ben, Michael J. Oliver as Junior, Gilbert Gottfried as Mr. Peabody, Amy Yasbeck as Flo, and Michael Richards as Martin Beck.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miles Goodman, cinematography is by Peter Lyons Collister, and it was produced by Robert Simonds.
Is Problem Child worth watching?
Problem Child holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 922 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Problem Child is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Problem Child
Problem Child isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Problem Child
John Ritter
Ben
Jack Warden
Big Ben
Michael J. Oliver
Junior
Gilbert Gottfried
Mr. Peabody
Amy Yasbeck
Flo
Michael Richards
Martin Beck
Peter Jurasik
Roy
Charlotte Akin
Lorraine
Anna Marie Allred
Kid #3
Adam Anderly
Catcher
Robert A. Anderson
Boy in Chair
Cody Beard
2nd Baseman
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Problem Child — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Problem Child in United States?
Problem Child is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Problem Child in?
Problem Child is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Problem Child?
Problem Child runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Problem Child rated?
Problem Child is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 922 ratings.
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