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5.681-year-old millionaire Jack Watson switches bodies with his 18-year-old grandson David, leading the two to experience life on opposite ends of the age spectrum. But when David, trapped in Jack's aged body, ends up in a coma, his grandfather must use his meager knowledge of the youth to prevent his family from pulling the plug.
Released: 1988-04-08100 minDir: Paul FlahertyFantasy, ComedyBox office: $2.6M
Cast
- George Burns as Jack Watson / David Watson
- Charlie Schlatter as David Watson / Jack Watson
- Tony Roberts as Arnold 'Arnie' Watson
- Miriam Flynn as Betty Watson
- Red Buttons as Charlie
- Jennifer Runyon as Robin Morrison
Themes
- wish
- grandfather
- role reversal
- body-swap
- wishes come true
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 97
- FilmAffinity ID
- 461843
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- publication date
- 1988-07-28
- title
- 18 Again!
- review score
- 29%
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Categories
1980s fantasy comedy films1980s teen comedy films1980s teen fantasy films1988 American films1988 comedy films1988 directorial debut films1988 English-language films1988 filmsAmerican fantasy comedy filmsAmerican teen comedy filmsEnglish-language fantasy comedy filmsFilms about body swappingFilms about old ageFilms about wish fulfillmentFilms directed by Paul FlahertyFilms scored by Billy GoldenbergNew World Pictures filmsRotten Tomatoes ID same as WikidataRotten Tomatoes template using name parameterTemplate film date with 1 release date