Problem Child

Problem Child (1990) — comedy, family film. Directed by Dennis Dugan. Starring John Ritter, Jack Warden, Michael J. Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried. This page maps 6 characters and 8 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.2/10 from 938 votes.

Problem Child (1990) Poster

Interactive Features for Problem Child

Problem Child offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 6 characters interconnect through 8 relationship links.
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Story Analysis

A troubled child and a conflicted father gradually discover that destructive behavior can conceal a desperate need for acceptance.

Comedy, Family · 6.2/10 · 81 min · 1990

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Credits

Director

Dennis Dugan
Cast

as Ben

John Ritter
Cast

as Big Ben

Jack Warden
Cast

as Junior

Michael J. Oliver
Cast

as Mr. Peabody

Gilbert Gottfried
Cast

as Flo

Amy Yasbeck
Cast

as Martin Beck

Michael Richards
Cast

as Roy

Peter Jurasik
Cast

as Lorraine

Charlotte Akin
Cast

as Kid #3

Anna Marie Allred
Cast

as Catcher

Adam Anderly
Cast

as Boy in Chair

Robert A. Anderson
Cast

as 2nd Baseman

Cody Beard

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Problem Child — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

Problem Child is title 1 of 3 in the Problem Child release order. Next: Problem Child 2 (1991).

Related Movies & Series

Problem Child 3 (1995) — Sequel
Problem Child 2 (1991) — Sequel

Videos

Problem Child Official Trailer #1 - Jack Warden Movie (1990) HD

Images

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q2075493), public domain (CC0).

Plot breakdown and analysis on this page are AI-generated from the title's synopsis and metadata.