Movie

Modern Problems

“Chevy has the power to make this Christmas the funniest ever!”

★ 5.4(95)19811h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Ken Shapiro
Release date: 1981-12-25
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $26,154,211
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Modern Problems — trailer

About Modern Problems

Modern Problems is a 1981 movie in the Comedy, Science Fiction and Romance genres, directed by Ken Shapiro, starring Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville and Dabney Coleman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 95 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Modern Problems in Chile — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Chevy Chase

Max Fielder

Patti D'Arbanville

Darcy

Dabney Coleman

Mark Winslow

Mary Kay Place

Lorraine

Nell Carter

Dorita

Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian Stills

Mitch Kreindel

Barry

Arthur Sellers

Mobile Supervisor

Sandy Helberg

Pete

Neil Thompson

Controller #1

Carl Irwin

Controller #2

Ronald E. House

Vendor (as Ron House)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Modern Problems in Chile?+

Modern Problems is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Chile. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Modern Problems on Netflix?+

Modern Problems is not on Netflix in Chile right now.

How long is Modern Problems?+

Modern Problems has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Modern Problems?+

Modern Problems stars Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place and Nell Carter.

When did Modern Problems come out?+

Modern Problems is a 1981 movie directed by Ken Shapiro.

What genre is Modern Problems?+

Modern Problems is Comedy, Science Fiction and Romance film.

Who directed Modern Problems?+

Modern Problems was directed by Ken Shapiro.