Problem Child
“Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Problem Child Official Trailer #1 - Jack Warden Movie (1990) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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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
Jordan Burton
Kid #1
Eli Cummins
Umpire
John S. Davies
Paramedic
Vince Davis
Clown
Dennis Dugan
All American Dad
Justin Elledge
Freddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.2x
+$62M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- Problem Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Dugan
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Miles Goodman
Peter Lyons Collister
Tom Finan, Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Robert Simonds
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Dugan
Director
Scott Alexander
Screenplay
Larry Karaszewski
Screenplay
Tom Finan
Editor
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Robert Simonds
Producer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
George Costello
Production Design
Eileen Kennedy
Costume Design
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Problem Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Problem Child about?
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.
Who directed Problem Child?
Problem Child was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who stars in Problem Child?
The principal cast of Problem Child includes John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried, Amy Yasbeck.
When was Problem Child released and how long is it?
Problem Child was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Problem Child?
Problem Child had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $72M at the worldwide box office (7.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Problem Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Problem Child was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Problem Child?
Problem Child holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).