Problem Child 2(1991) (2024)

One week before filming, Oliver's mother demanded a salary increase from $80,000 to $250,000, threatening to pull him from the project.

Amy Yasbeck , who played Ben’s antagonistic wife Flo in the first film, returned in a completely different role as Annie Young, the school nurse. 3. Behind-the-Scenes Legal Issues Problem Child 2(1991)

Universal agreed under duress but later sued for the difference. The court eventually ruled in favor of the studio, requiring the family to return approximately $170,000. 4. Technical and Cultural Impact One week before filming, Oliver's mother demanded a

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. Technical and Cultural Impact After moving to Mortville,

Principal photography took place primarily in Orlando, Florida , including sites like Kaley Elementary School and the Harry P. Leu Gardens.

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.

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