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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- Recordedsnake10 November 2025Problem Child is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy classic that never gets old! It’s the perfect mix of chaos, clever humor, and surprising sweetness. Junior’s mischievous antics keep you laughing from start to finish, while John Ritter brings genuine warmth and charm as the well-meaning dad who just wants a family. Beneath all the mayhem is a touching story about love, acceptance, and what it really means to be a parent. A fun, feel-good film for all ages!
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Problem Child was released on 27 July 1990.
Problem Child was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Problem Child has a runtime of 81m.
Problem Child was produced by Robert Simonds.
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.
The key characters in Problem Child are Ben (John Ritter), Big Ben (Jack Warden), Junior (Michael J. Oliver).
Problem Child is rated PG.
Problem Child is a Comedy, Family film.
Problem Child has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
Problem Child had a budget of US$10m.
Problem Child has made US$72m at the box office.