Child 2(1991) — Problem

A significant part of the film's legacy involves a between Universal Pictures and the family of child actor Michael Oliver .

The film led to a third installment, Problem Child 3: Junior in Love (1995), which was a television movie featuring a different cast for the lead roles. Problem Child 2 (1991) - IMDb Problem Child 2(1991)

After moving to Mortville, Ben becomes a highly sought-after bachelor among the town's single women. Junior sabotages these dates to protect his relationship with Ben, eventually meeting his match in Trixie Young (Ivyann Schwan), a fellow "problem child" whose mother, Annie (Amy Yasbeck), becomes a love interest for Ben. A significant part of the film's legacy involves

Screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski returned for the sequel. In later years, they revealed that they intentionally increased the "poor taste" of the humor to rebel against criticisms of the first film, aiming for a "John Waters film for children" style. Junior sabotages these dates to protect his relationship

Released on July 3, 1991, Problem Child 2 is an American and the direct sequel to the 1990 surprise hit Problem Child . Directed by Brian Levant in his feature film debut, the film continues the chaotic adventures of Junior Healy (Michael Oliver) and his adoptive father, Ben (John Ritter), as they navigate a new life in Mortville. While it received largely negative critical reviews for its crude humor, it was a financial success, doubling its budget at the box office. 2. Production and Narrative Evolution

Unlike the PG-rated original, the sequel received a PG-13 rating due to its more aggressive bathroom humor and rude language.