Modern Problems (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Modern Problems is a 1981 sci-fi comedy directed by Ken Shapiro, starring Chevy Chase, Dabney Coleman and Nell Carter. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $26.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Ken Shapiro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Modern Problems About?
The premise of Modern Problems without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven to the edge by the pressures of his job, air traffic controller Max experiences a bizarre accident that grants him telekinetic powers. Determined to win back his estranged girlfriend, Darcy, he uses his abilities to influence events and disrupt her budding relationships. However, their planned weekend getaway to a beach house unleashes a darker side within him, putting everything he cares about at risk and threatening to spiral out of control.
Modern Problems Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- levitation
- air traffic controller
- nuclear waste
- telekinesis
- paraplegic
- dinner
- maid
- beach house
- marital reconciliation
- jealousy
- depression
- marital separation
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- voodoo
- gay bar
- breakup
- lightning
- buttocks
- male rear nudity
- restaurant
- wheelchair
- beach
- truck
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- possessiveness
- mouse
- repression
- weekend
- obnoxiousness
- exorcism
- vietnam war veteran
- orgasm
- ballet
- nosebleed
- airport
- glowing in the dark
- blood
- cat
- blood splatter
- bare chested male
- gun
- nightmare
- sex scene
- shower
- nightclub
- basketball
- listening to a radio
- insult
- attempted seduction
- soap
- mannequin
Where to Watch Modern Problems
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Modern Problems Cast
Chevy Chase leads the cast, with Dabney Coleman and Nell Carter. Directed by Ken Shapiro; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Shapiro
Also Starring in Modern Problems
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Critics gave Modern Problems 27 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 54% User score
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Modern Problems Plot Summary
What happens in Modern Problems from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Max Fiedler, portrayed by Chevy Chase, finds himself ensnared in a lackluster routine as an air traffic controller at New York’s Kennedy International Airport. His professional turmoil is paralleled by the disarray in his personal life, exacerbated by the recent fallout with his girlfriend Darcy, who left him due to his jealousy and negative outlook. The ache of their separation is intensified each time he encounters Barry, her new, self-absorbed partner, amplifying Max’s frustration.
Full summary
The whole story of Modern Problems, scene by scene
Modern Problems Box Office
Modern Problems grossed $26.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.2M
- US & Canada
- $26.2M
Modern Problems Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Modern Problems.
How Well Do You Know Modern Problems?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Max Fiedler's profession?
Cars in Modern Problems
13 cars on screen, including the 1979 Lancia Beta Coupé and the Checker Taxicab.
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1979 Lancia Beta Coupé Main role -
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Mack R-Series Minor role
Modern Problems Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Schatz, du strahlst ja so!” and “Légvonalban közelebb”.
- Also known as
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- Schatz, du strahlst ja so!
- Légvonalban közelebb
- Moderní problémy
- El poder de los celos
- Gelosissimamente... tuo
- Современные проблемы
- Problemas Modernos
- Moderni problemi
- 사랑 대소동
- Problèmes modernes
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Modern Problems FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Modern Problems, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Modern Problems?
Modern Problems runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Modern Problems released?
Modern Problems was released on December 25, 1981.
Who directed Modern Problems?
Modern Problems was directed by Ken Shapiro.
More films by Ken Shapiro Who is in the cast of Modern Problems?
Modern Problems stars Chevy Chase, Dabney Coleman and Nell Carter, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Modern Problems?
In the US, Modern Problems is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Modern Problems make at the box office?
Modern Problems grossed $26.2 million worldwide.
How is Modern Problems rated?
Modern Problems has 27 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Modern Problems have a post-credit scene?
No. Modern Problems has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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