Modern Problems
1981 · Movie · PG · 89 min · ★ 5.4 · 30% critics
After a messy breakup and a run of bad luck, a stressed-out air traffic controller is accidentally exposed to nuclear waste and develops telekinesis. He starts using the power to chase romance, settle scores, and turn everyday frustrations into chaotic comedy.
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Critic score
- 30/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (95 votes)
About
You might enjoy this if you like offbeat early-'80s comedies with dry humor, weird energy, and telekinetic mischief; Not for you if you want a consistently funny crowd-pleaser or polished style more than oddball moments.
Pros: quirky premise; a few big laughs; playful revenge comedy | Cons: uneven pacing; mean-spirited tone; dated effects
Cast & crew
Chevy Chase
as Max Fielder
Patti D'Arbanville
as Darcy
Dabney Coleman
as Mark Winslow
Mary Kay Place
as Lorraine
Nell Carter
as Dorita
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Brian Stills
Mitch Kreindel
as Barry
- AS
Arthur Sellers
as Mobile Supervisor
Sandy Helberg
as Pete
- NT
Neil Thompson
as Controller #1
Directed by Ken Shapiro