Problem Child 2 (1991)

4.9PG-1390 minDirector: Brian Levant

1991 film by Brian Levant

Problem Child 2 is a 1991 American dark comedy film and a sequel to the 1990 film Problem Child. The film stars John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Laraine Newman, Amy Yasbeck and Jack Warden. Oliver reprises his role as Junior Healy, an adopted orphan boy exploits who deliberately wreaks comedic havoc everywhere he goes. Ritter and Warden also reprise their roles as his adopted father, Ben Healy, and his adopted grandfather, Big Ben Healy, respectively. Yasbeck, who played Ben's wife, Flo, from the first film, this time appearing as school nurse Annie Young with a daughter named Trixie (Ivyann Schwan) who is also a problem child.

It was directed by Brian Levant in his feature film directorial debut and produced by Robert Simonds, who also produced the first film. In addition, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski return as screenwriters. It was rated PG-13, unlike its predecessor, which was rated PG. While failing to match the success of the first film, Problem Child 2 was still a box office success, doubling its budget in box office receipts. The film was followed by a sequel, Problem Child 3: Junior in Love, in 1995.

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FAQ

What is Problem Child 2 about?
Problem Child 2 (1991) — Junior's back in his first adventure since his last! Junior and Ben move to Mortville which seems like the perfect town to live in. The Healys have a nice new house--and Junior get's a cool new room! And young women have formed a line at Ben's door in order to get a piece of him
Is Problem Child 2 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Problem Child 2 scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.