Modern Problems

Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy that echoes the chaotic humor and otherworldly themes present in Modern Problems. A team of scientists sets up a ghost removal service, facing off against a host of spectral shenanigans in New York City.

This family-oriented comedy adventure shares the playful imagination and special effects-driven antics of Modern Problems. When an inventor's device accidentally shrinks his and his neighbor's children, the tiny kids must navigate a now-dangerous suburban backyard, creating much comedic chaos on their journey to return to normal size.

Weird Science's blend of teenage angst with surreal and wacky science fiction elements gives it a comedic tone similar to that of Modern Problems. Two socially awkward teens use their computer to create the perfect woman, but their experiment leads to unintended, hilarious consequences.

Innerspace is a sci-fi comedy that is likely to tickle the fancy of those who enjoyed the quirky humor and improbable scenarios in Modern Problems. The movie follows a test pilot who is miniaturized in a secret experiment and accidentally injected into an unwitting store clerk, leading to a series of wild adventures.

This Steve Martin comedy classic resonates with the same zany, slapstick energy found in Modern Problems. The film involves a brain surgeon who falls in love with a disembodied brain, leading to a series of absurd situations.

Zapped! features high school hi-jinks with a supernatural twist, akin to Modern Problems. The story centers around a high school student who gains telekinetic powers and uses them for teenage rebellion and humorous exploits.

Like Modern Problems, The Incredible Shrinking Woman includes an ordinary individual facing extraordinary circumstances. The comedy revolves around a housewife who begins to shrink after being exposed to a unique combination of household chemicals, leading to a series of comical escapades.