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Problem Child 2

  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
22K
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John Ritter, Michael Oliver, and Ivyann Schwan in Problem Child 2 (1991)
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  • Comedy
  • Family
The worst child in the world makes an unthinkable discovery - there is another child even worse than him, and it's a girl.The worst child in the world makes an unthinkable discovery - there is another child even worse than him, and it's a girl.The worst child in the world makes an unthinkable discovery - there is another child even worse than him, and it's a girl.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brian Levant
  • Writers
    • Scott Alexander(characters)
    • Larry Karaszewski(characters)
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Michael Oliver
    • Jack Warden
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian Levant
  • Writers
    • Scott Alexander(characters)
    • Larry Karaszewski(characters)
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Michael Oliver
    • Jack Warden
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 98User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Problem Child 2
    Trailer 1:42
    Problem Child 2

    Photos138

    John Ritter and Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Michael Oliver and Ivyann Schwan in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    John Ritter and Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Michael Oliver and Ivyann Schwan in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Michael Oliver and Ivyann Schwan in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Problem Child 2 (1991)
    John Ritter, Amy Yasbeck, Gilbert Gottfried, Michael Oliver, and Jack Warden in Problem Child (1990)
    James Tolkan in Problem Child 2 (1991)
    Problem Child 2 (1991)

    Top cast

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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Ben Healyas Ben Healy
    Michael Oliver
    Michael Oliver
    • Junior Healyas Junior Healy
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Big Ben Healyas Big Ben Healy
    Laraine Newman
    Laraine Newman
    • LaWanda Dumoreas LaWanda Dumore
    Amy Yasbeck
    Amy Yasbeck
    • Annie Youngas Annie Young
    Ivyann Schwan
    Ivyann Schwan
    • Trixie Youngas Trixie Young
    Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried
    • Igor Peabodyas Igor Peabody
    Paul Willson
    Paul Willson
    • Smithas Smith
    Alan Blumenfeld
    Alan Blumenfeld
    • Aron Burgeras Aron Burger
    Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton
    • Debbie Claukinskias Debbie Claukinski
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Mr. Thornas Mr. Thorn
    Martha Quinn
    Martha Quinn
    • Emilyas Emily
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Voytekas Voytek
    Eric Edwards
    Eric Edwards
    • Murphas Murph
    Krystle Mataras
    Krystle Mataras
    • Dollyas Dolly
    • (as Krystal Mataras)
    Tiffany Mataras
    Tiffany Mataras
    • Madisonas Madison
    Dennis Redfield
    Dennis Redfield
    • Animal Control Guy #1as Animal Control Guy #1
    Bill Warren
    • Animal Control Guy #2as Animal Control Guy #2
    • Director
      • Brian Levant
    • Writers
      • Scott Alexander(characters)
      • Larry Karaszewski(characters)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During a 2014 interview on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast, screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski revealed that the studio was reluctant to rehire them, only doing so because they wanted to shoot a sequel before Michael Oliver could noticeably grow and, as the writers of the first film, could produce a script quicker than writers new to the story and characters of the franchise. Frustrated with the criticisms of Problem Child (1990), they deliberately increased the poor taste in the sequel, intending to make a Pasolini or John Waters film for children, and went so far overboard that the first cut received an R rating from the MPAA, a secret kept until their 2014 appearance on the podcast. Dubbing over Junior's use of the term "pussy whipped" got the film a PG-13 rating on appeal but the studio was still so nervous that, at the last minute, they added the Woody Woodpecker cartoon Smoked Hams (1947) to the film's theatrical release to reassure parents that the film was suitable for children.
    • Goofs
      After Trixie is shown close up driving a bulldozer during the wedding scene, a wide shot shows that an adult is driving instead.
    • Quotes

      Ben Healy: Junior, you remember Ms. Klaukinski.

      Junior: How could I forget? Her pie gave us the runs.

    • Alternate versions
      When shown on network television additional deleted scenes were added in to pad out time and edit out questionable content. The following is a list of the scenes.
      • 1. When Junior enters the school, he asks Trixie for directions to the principal's office, she secretly puts a "kick me" sign on Junior's back.
      • 2. Ben and Junior are seen in their living room recovering from their concussions. When Ben goes into the kitchen to try to find more ice, he asks Junior what happened to his head and Junior says a girl did it and that women are crazy. Ben tells him not all women are crazy and notices Debbie Claukinski doing yoga exercises next to a street pole. Ben goes outside to assist, causing Junior to make a vow to save him from the single women in the neighborhood.
      • 3. A dialog scene before Big Ben notices that Dolly and Madison are selling his own clothes has him walking out of the house talking to a client on his cell phone which shortly after, the client angrily hangs up on him.
      • 4. Another dialog scene occurs after LaWanda leaves their house when Big Ben explains that LaWanda is nuts over Ben. Junior tries to explain to his dad that he doesn't trust her but Ben verbally warns him not to talk about it as they made an agreement that Ben would spend more time with Junior as long as he behaves.
      • 5. Additional scenes occur during the school's open house which has Murph pigging out at the refreshment table as well as Ben trying to explain to Annie that he could help her out with any problems that she has but Annie objects and tells Ben he wouldn't be able to.
      • 6. Junior is in Annie's office with a nasty scratch on his arm. After she treats it she gets a call that Trixie stole their neighbor's station wagon and drove it through their house. Annie agrees to talk to her about it over dinner at Pizzarific. When Junior comes home he finds a stunned Ben telling him that LaWanda is in the hospital for rabies, a continuation of a sequence earlier where he switches her blood test with a rabid dog.
      • 7. When Ben finds Junior missing, he gets a call from Annie saying Trixie is missing too. As Ben goes downstairs he trips over a bound-and-gagged Big Ben who is tied-up on the floor.
    • Connections
      Edited into Out on a Limb (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Only the Strong Survive
      Written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance

      Performed by Bryan Adams

      Courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews98

    Review
    Top review
    The sequel nobody wanted!
    This time devilish Junior meets a little girl (Ivyann Shawann) who is a lot worst than he ever could be! This Problem Child movie is a lot more worse than it's predessesor! It's full of vomit, urine, and fart jokes that it's so ribald and bawdy that it shouldn't even be watched by anyone at any age!

    In fact this movie's filmstrip should be burned! No matter how much your kids beg to see this or the other Problem Child movies, please do the right thing and convince them how bad the Problem Child movies are and make up any excuse for them not to see it! Oh, yeah and did anyone know that Ivyann Shawann is now striving to be a country music singer? And ever wonder whatever happened to Michael Oliver?

    All three Problem Child movies are must-misses and are not recommended! (Though I've never cared to see part three!) Even the critics disliked this movie! I think this movie should go where it belongs, the junkyard!
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    • wishkah7
    • Nov 27, 2000

    FAQ2

    • How did Lawanda end up getting rabies?
    • What does Gilbert Godfrey mean, in his office, when he tells Junior he belongs "in cold river?" What is "cold river" and what does it mean to be there?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Важка дитина 2
    • Filming locations
      • Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,104,700
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,372,880
      • Jul 7, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,704,700
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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