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Problem Child (1990) -- A young boy is just short of a monster. He is adopted by a loving man and his wacky wife. The laughs keep coming as the boy pushes them to the limits.
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Overview

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4.3/10   7,711 votes
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Director:
Dennis Dugan
Writers (WGA):
Scott Alexander (written by) &
Larry Karaszewski (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
27 July 1990 (USA) more
Tagline:
Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once. more
Plot:
A young boy is just short of a monster. He is adopted by a loving man and his wacky wife. The laughs keep coming as the boy pushes them to the limits. more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
This kid is dangerous, but the film is awesome!! more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
81 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Throughout the film Ben reads several self help books on parenting. Each book features a photo of the author on the back cover. The author photos are John Ritter in various costumes. This was mirrored in Problem Child 2 (1991) when Lawanda Dumore's photos of previous husbands are all John Ritter in costumes. more
Goofs:
Continuity: All throughout the movie, Junior has all his baby teeth, and longer hair, and then looks a little older with shorter hair and a large top front tooth growing in. This happens within scenes, beginning in the orphanage. more
Quotes:
Mr. Peabody: A priest, it’s like a nun with a jacket. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
REAL WILD CHILD more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
This kid is dangerous, but the film is awesome!!, 3 September 2002
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Author: gdrossen from California

Problem Child is hysterical. Honestly, this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. No, it isn't high art, but it isn't meant to be. It is just a screamingly funny diversion that deserves a helluva lot of praise. Fun for the whole family, though with an occasional off-color (but always funny) line. See this flick.

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