
Problem Child
Attila the Hun. Ivan the Terrible. Al Capone. They were all seven once.
Directed by Dennis Dugan
Produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
A high-energy family comedy built on escalating chaos and mischief, where a disruptive adopted child wreaks havoc on his new parents' attempts at normalcy.
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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Is Problem Child scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Problem Child sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does Problem Child end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Problem Child easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Problem Child violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































