Problem Child

Problem Child

1990 · 81 min · EN · PG · 6.2 (921 votes)
Dir. Dennis Dugan · Starring John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried, Amy Yasbeck, Michael Richards · Music Miles Goodman · Problem Child Collection

Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.

ComedyFamily

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.

VIBE

This film is a relentless, gleefully destructive ride of escalating mayhem. It's a darkly comedic, anarchic romp that revels in the chaos of a truly mischievous spirit challenging every societal norm. Expect exaggerated slapstick and irreverent humor, perfect for a nostalgic, no-holds-barred laugh.

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