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Problem Child

Problem Child

1990
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 21m
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. (imdb)

Directed by:

Dennis Dugan

Screenwriter:

Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

Starring:

John Ritter, Jack Warden, Amy Yasbeck, Gilbert Gottfried, Michael Richards, Dennis Dugan, Michael Oliver

Franchise:

Problem Child

Genres:

Comedy, Family/Kids, Fantasy, Action

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Problem Child

1990
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 21m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 15 Aug 2015
0
1st
Vile, misanthropic, mean-spirited trash. Contains not a single likable character nor any humor to speak of. Just thinking about it turns my stomach.
Rated 15 Aug 2015
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 10 Feb 2008
50
0th
One of those rare movies that I'm legitimately shocked was ever made. How could dozens of studio execs, writers, and actors, think this was funny and/or a good idea? Presumably, someone thought people would pay money to see this, and I would love to ask them, "WHO? Who did you expect to pony up cash for THIS?!" The true definition of a Tier 1 movie, for me, in that it's not only a terrible, incompetently made movie, but it's also morally reprehensible and intellectually bankrupt. Offensive.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
4th
A tasteless movie that revels in the obnoxious behavior of an utterly irritating and unsympathetic brat.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 18 Sep 2020
44
13th
More like Quarantined Child. Anybody?
Rated 18 Sep 2020
caimancaiman
Rated 21 Jul 2009
11
0th
I want to murder everyone involved in the making of this movie, including the little kid.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 09 Feb 2012
12
1st
A movie made by misanthropes, for misanthropes - a cast of sociopathic characters all act horrible to each other, and for some reason this is passed off as entertainment for kids.
Rated 09 Feb 2012
actionbergActionberg
Rated 02 Jul 2011
20
2nd
There's a fascinating tone of anti-comedy here. All the intended humor either stems from making fun of poor John Ritter because he aspires to be a good father (what a silly notion!), or the annoying kid causing mischief of a brand that is in no way amusing because it is so twisted. I'd like to know what the rejected kid actors were like if this one was the best they found. Add a serial killer subplot, and you've got yourself a perfect movie for kids! A memorable failure.
Rated 02 Jul 2011
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 25 Jan 2009
0
3rd
IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO/ YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOOOOU
Rated 25 Jan 2009
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 12 Feb 2008
10
6th
Oops, I meant to give this one a 100, but it sucked ass.
Rated 12 Feb 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
21st
I hate this fuckin kid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
4
0th
Mean-spirited and hopelessly short on comic invention, Problem Child is a particularly unpleasant comedy, one that's loaded with manic scenery chewing and juvenile pranks.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 19 Oct 2010
13
4th
That kid was really really good at being annoying. I wanted to punt him across the room everytime he was on screen.
Rated 19 Oct 2010
sophiesophie
Rated 13 May 2010
10
3rd
I HATE this stupid kid. Seriously! 10 for John Ritter!
Rated 13 May 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 13 Mar 2010
50
12th
I saw this shit in the theater as a kid and thought it was kind of amusing at the time even if it was a cheap knock off of Home Alone. I would hate to watch it now though.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
jay_dubJay Dub
Rated 01 Aug 2009
20
0th
Awful. Just awful. John Ritter's the only one who acts like he cares.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
jebJeb
Rated 01 Aug 2008
40
23rd
Obnoxious, but also enjoyable.
Rated 01 Aug 2008
hotsakehotsake
Rated 26 Apr 2022
23
5th
This movie was a pile of shit.
Rated 26 Apr 2022
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 09 Jan 2021
55
9th
A married couple who cannot have children adopts seven-year-old Junior. However, the boy appears to have an aversion to order combined with a sickly sense of humor, which leads to a nuisance for everyone who comes near him.
Rated 09 Jan 2021
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 13 Mar 2020
42
22nd
Seen: 3+.
Rated 13 Mar 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 04 Aug 2019
84
85th
Keepsgettingleftforothers:P+kramerlolcon+it/he'sfunny:P+writeslettertoconloolthinksfellowcon/crazierthanme+gilbertlool+hopeyoulikeclowns-omgthey'reretardedlmao+luresbearlool+actuallywantsadad/friends+ruinsparty:P+givebackallowance-thewholebuck?hasnuffmoneylol+runswithbat/beatsthemlmao...we'veadoptedsatan
Rated 04 Aug 2019
yiannosYiannos
Rated 13 Feb 2018
63
54th
An old childhood favourite that doesn't quite work as well today, but there are still some dumb laughs to be had in this farcical comedy that lampoons modern parenting. The over the top acting suits the material, and the talented cast sells it. Ritter is very likeable as the dad with a strong paternal instinct, and Yasbeck is amusingly bitchy as his status driven wife. Richards also shines in a pre-fame role and Warden is reliably cantankerous as Big Ben. The sequels are best avoided.
Rated 13 Feb 2018
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
47
22nd
Its main competitor back then was Home Alone, which clearly has the more charm and better child actor, but this one is not without its funny moments, albeit more outright mean-spirited.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 18 Aug 2016
59
17th
I watched it a million times when I was a kid, and now I just genuinely love it. But god this movie is dumb
Rated 18 Aug 2016
gorkemavciGorkemavci
Rated 26 Jul 2016
65
21st
Evde tek basina varken?
Rated 26 Jul 2016
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 19 Mar 2016
60
17th
Problem Child is definitely a movie of it's time. The story of Problem Child is the story of modern parenting practices. It looks at the differences between raising a child without rules and how that will impact different children differently. Some children need rules but some children, like Junior, need to be left to their own devices and they need to learn that the choices they make effect other people. There are a lot of easy jokes in this movie but it also had some redeeming qualities al
Rated 19 Mar 2016
tonykbTonyKB
Rated 31 Jul 2014
20
3rd
Denne så jeg som barn og selv da skjønte jeg at det var ræl. 90-tallet var et kjipt tiår for komedier, med unntak av det Coen-brødrene gjorde.
Rated 31 Jul 2014
m3tanm3tan
Rated 05 May 2014
5
3rd
I hated Home Alone. This is like a mean spirited version that's pretty much worse in every way.
Rated 05 May 2014
chrisreynoldChrisReynold
Rated 14 Mar 2013
1
0th
I can't remember ever hating another movie character as much as the Problem Child, and he was supposed to be loveable!
Rated 14 Mar 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 06 Sep 2012
10
2nd
The kid is bad, too bad really. Could possibly have been a good story, but the stupid plot, ridiculous script and idiotic campy acting make it feel like a waste of time. Aside from several chuckles there are no big belly laughs to be had. This movie fails to connect, fails to set up anything truly hilarious and is mostly just stupid, tiresome and annoying. But still, I somehow made it through to the end, but not quite sure how though, since it actually gets worse as it goes along.
Rated 06 Sep 2012
sheepslashersheepslasher
Rated 02 Sep 2012
1
11th
God, I really hate that little asshole kid.
Rated 02 Sep 2012
glmglm
Rated 24 Jun 2012
45
11th
45.000
Rated 24 Jun 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
80
47th
What
Rated 15 Jun 2012
dilmuhillDilmuhill
Rated 29 Aug 2011
75
57th
Love all the Problem Child films!
Rated 29 Aug 2011
ilglynxilglynx
Rated 24 Jul 2010
80
45th
My childhood fun.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
weaselgreaseWeaselgrease
Rated 19 Mar 2010
89
53rd
What made this film so great was the combined effort of the brilliant child actor and Gilbert Gottfried.
Rated 19 Mar 2010
martrynmartryn
Rated 14 Oct 2009
27
4th
A favorite film of mine growing up, I can only imagine the pain and suffering it must have inflicted on my parents. Noticeable for starring John Ritter, this film should largely be forgotten.
Rated 14 Oct 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 12 Sep 2009
5
1st
Obnoxious and irritating
Rated 12 Sep 2009
scbmcmxcscbMCMXC
Rated 08 Sep 2009
20
3rd
It was Rubbish and everytime i turn on the tv it seems to be on!
Rated 08 Sep 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 07 Jan 2009
22
28th
That kid is a dick...a very obnoxious dick. They could've toned it down a few notches...
Rated 07 Jan 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 30 Dec 2008
20
1st
I hate this movie.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 13 Oct 2008
40
25th
Problem Child??? I bought an UZI, no problem any more...
Rated 13 Oct 2008
bekiBeki
Rated 30 Sep 2008
55
25th
Cheesy!
Rated 30 Sep 2008
chouinardChouinard
Rated 07 Aug 2008
65
36th
nostalgia points still can't raise it past a D
Rated 07 Aug 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 25 May 2008
15
7th
Problem film.
Rated 25 May 2008
geopoopGeopoop
Rated 21 Apr 2008
10
11th
I remember being a small child when this came out, and even then I was too mature for it.
Rated 21 Apr 2008
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 01 Mar 2008
65
50th
Some reallt funny scenes
Rated 01 Mar 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
65
52nd
It a was funny, come on. At least when I was a kid.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
45
14th
Bad movie that has a few funny scenes and one appealing performance.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
badfishstanbadfishstan
Rated 12 Sep 2007
71
53rd
Wow. If you haven't seen this, enjoy the 2 hour rollercoaster ride of comedy!
Rated 12 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 25 Aug 2007
2
8th
crap
Rated 25 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
Sure, the point of the movie was that the kid is obnoxious, but making it the focus only enhances how annoying it is. Crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
33
20th
The only good thing about this film is Michael Richards, and even he is hard to watch at points.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
drunkengoatdrunkengoat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
42nd
Good for a laugh.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
17
0th
It boggles the mind how annoying kids and kids in movies can be.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
4th
30 for introducing me to Leslie Gore.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 05 May 2007
20
3rd
Berbat bir komedi...
Rated 05 May 2007
ilparaIlPara
Rated 26 Nov 2006
30
0th
javascript:void(0); Submit
Rated 26 Nov 2006

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