Modern Problems
“Chevy has the power to make this Christmas the funniest ever!”
Synopsis
Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
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Modern Problems (1981) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-12
Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Max Fielder
Patti D'Arbanville
Darcy
Dabney Coleman
Mark Winslow
Mary Kay Place
Lorraine
Nell Carter
Dorita
Brian Doyle-Murray
Brian Stills
Mitch Kreindel
Barry
Arthur Sellers
Mobile Supervisor
Sandy Helberg
Pete
Neil Thompson
Controller #1
Carl Irwin
Controller #2
Ronald E. House
Vendor (as Ron House)
Buzzy Linhart
The Tile Man
Henry Corden
Dubrovnik
Pat Proft
Maitre 'd
Jim Hudson
Doctor
Frank Birney
Man in Lobby
Vincenzo Gagliardi
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.27x
+$18.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Shapiro, Tom Sherohman, Arthur Sellers
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Modern Problems
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Shapiro
Ken Shapiro, Tom Sherohman, Arthur Sellers
Dominic Frontiere
Edmond L. Koons
Michael Jablow
Alan Greisman, Douglas Kenney
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Shapiro
Writer
Tom Sherohman
Writer
Arthur Sellers
Writer
Alan Greisman
Producer
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Edmond L. Koons
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Ken Shapiro
Director
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Problems
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modern Problems about?
Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
Who directed Modern Problems?
Modern Problems was directed by Ken Shapiro.
Who stars in Modern Problems?
The principal cast of Modern Problems includes Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place, Nell Carter.
When was Modern Problems released and how long is it?
Modern Problems was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Modern Problems?
Modern Problems had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $26.2M at the worldwide box office (3.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Modern Problems?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modern Problems was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Modern Problems?
Modern Problems holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).