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18 Again!

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
5.6K
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18 Again! (1988)
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Body Swap ComedyComedyFantasyRomance

In this feel-good body-switchers comedy, aging worldly-wise businessman Jack Watson swaps bodies with his grandson David in the wake of an automobile accident. George Burns shines in his fin... Read allIn this feel-good body-switchers comedy, aging worldly-wise businessman Jack Watson swaps bodies with his grandson David in the wake of an automobile accident. George Burns shines in his final leading role.In this feel-good body-switchers comedy, aging worldly-wise businessman Jack Watson swaps bodies with his grandson David in the wake of an automobile accident. George Burns shines in his final leading role.

  • Director
    • Paul Flaherty
  • Writers
    • Josh Goldstein
    • Jonathan Prince
  • Stars
    • Charlie Schlatter
    • George Burns
    • Tony Roberts
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Flaherty
    • Writers
      • Josh Goldstein
      • Jonathan Prince
    • Stars
      • Charlie Schlatter
      • George Burns
      • Tony Roberts
    • 30User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast43

    Charlie Schlatter
    Charlie Schlatter
    • David Watson…
    George Burns
    George Burns
    • Jack Watson…
    Tony Roberts
    Tony Roberts
    • Arnie Watson
    Anita Morris
    Anita Morris
    • Madeline
    Miriam Flynn
    Miriam Flynn
    • Betty Watson
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Robin Morrison
    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • Charlie
    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Coach
    Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox
    • Horton
    Kenneth Tigar
    Kenneth Tigar
    • Professor Swivet
    Anthony Starke
    Anthony Starke
    • Russ
    Pauly Shore
    Pauly Shore
    • Barrett
    Emory Bass
    • Art Teacher
    Josh Devane
    • J.P.
    • (as Joshua Devane)
    Benny Baker
    Benny Baker
    • Red
    Hal Smith
    Hal Smith
    • Irv
    Lance Slaughter
    • Mikey
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Robin's Dad
    • Director
      • Paul Flaherty
    • Writers
      • Josh Goldstein
      • Jonathan Prince
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Summary

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    Related interests

    Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30 (2004)
    Body Swap Comedy
    Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
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    Fantasy
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In George Burns' last starring role, he played an 81-year-old when he was 91.
    • Goofs
      David (with Jack's soul) and Charlie, pushing Jack's gurney around the hospital corridors, are pursued by seemingly half the hospital's personnel. When they crash through the chapel window and land in the chapel, no hospital workers come in after them, although the scene lasts for several minutes.
    • Quotes
      • David Watson: Grandpa, I just want to say that when I'm your age, I hope I'm half as lively as you are.
      • Jack Watson: Don't look to the future, kid. You're half as lively now.
    • Alternate versions
      For its official rental video release, the film has been licensed to MovieTees for its Watch & Wear video shop promotion. In addition to the theatrical logo plastered with its home video counterpart at the opening, it attached the promo's "stay tuned" portion that leads into the film itself. The promo begins as it slides up at the tail end of its closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Bright Lights, Big City/The Seventh Sign/Beetlejuice/Babette's Feast (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      I Wish I Was 18 Again
      Performed by George Burns
      Written by Sonny Throckmorton

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 8, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eighteen Again!
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • New World Entertainment Films
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,567,099
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,475,645
      • Apr 10, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,567,099
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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