Problem Child (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Problem Child is a comedy and family film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 81 minutes. “Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Problem Child stars John Ritter as Ben, Jack Warden as Big Ben, Michael Oliver as Junior and Gilbert Gottfried as Mr. Peabody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Problem Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Problem Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Problem Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Problem Child (1990)?
- In US, Problem Child is available to 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 Problem Child worth watching?
- Problem Child holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Problem Child?
- Problem Child stars John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried and Michael Richards.
- When was Problem Child released?
- Problem Child was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.