Modern Problems
1981, English. Directed by Ken Shapiro.
Chevy has the power to make this Christmas the funniest ever!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Ken ShapiroDirector
- Chevy ChaseMax Fielder
- Patti D'ArbanvilleDarcy
- Dabney ColemanMark Winslow
- Mary Kay PlaceLorraine
- Nell CarterDorita
- Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Stills
- Mitch KreindelBarry
- Arthur SellersMobile Supervisor
- Sandy HelbergPete
- Neil ThompsonController #1
- Carl IrwinController #2
- Ronald E. HouseVendor (as Ron House)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ken Shapiro, Tom Sherohman, Arthur Sellers
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $26M
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Modern Problems: quick answers
Is Modern Problems worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Modern Problems?
Modern Problems runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Modern Problems have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Modern Problems. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Modern Problems suitable for kids?
Modern Problems is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Modern Problems?
If you liked Modern Problems, try Superintelligence, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Date with an Angel.
Who directed Modern Problems?
Modern Problems (1981) was directed by Ken Shapiro and stars Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman.