Modern Problems (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Modern Problems is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Ken Shapiro, running about 89 minutes. “Chevy has the power to make this Christmas the funniest ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Modern Problems stars Chevy Chase as Max Fielder, Patti D'Arbanville as Darcy, Dabney Coleman as Mark Winslow and Mary Kay Place as Lorraine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Modern Problems has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $26.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Problems page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Problems tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Problems (1981)?
- In US, Modern Problems is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Modern Problems worth watching?
- Modern Problems holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modern Problems?
- Modern Problems stars Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place and Nell Carter.
- When was Modern Problems released?
- Modern Problems was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.