1. Ghostbusters
#1,092 most popular movie yesterdayGhostbusters 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.
8 movies like Ghostbusters...2. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
#1,668 most popular movie yesterdayThis 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.
8 movies like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids...3. Weird Science
#1,876 most popular movie yesterdayWeird 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.
6 movies like Weird Science...4. Innerspace
#3,481 most popular movie yesterdayInnerspace 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.
5 movies like Innerspace...5. The Man with Two Brains
#4,476 most popular movie yesterdayThis 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.
6 movies like The Man with Two Brains...6. Zapped!
#5,310 most popular movie yesterdayZapped! 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.
7 movies like Zapped!...7. The Incredible Shrinking Woman
#5,841 most popular movie yesterdayLike 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.
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