Quick Facts
DirectorKen Shapiro
Runtime1h 29m · PG
GenresComedy · Romance · Science-fiction
Release1981-12-25
Film
Modern Problems
1981· PG· 1h 29m· Comedy· Romance· Science-fiction
“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.
1981-12-25
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorKen Shapiro
WriterArthur Sellers
ProducerAlan Greisman
Director of PhotographyEdmond L. Koons
Original Music ComposerDominic Frontiere
EditorMichael Jablow
Full cast & crew (18 cast · 9 crew)
Details
Released1981-12-25
Runtime1h 29m · PG
StatusReleased
Studios20th Century Fox
Budget$8M
Box office$26M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.4/10 · 95 votes
Original languageen
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