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18 Again!

18 Again!

His mind was 81. His body was 18. When Jack Watson found his fountain of youth, it overflowed with comedy.

1988 1h 40mFantasyComedy

81-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.

2.8/5

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81-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.

The vibe

wishgrandfatherrole reversalbody-swapwishes come true

Behind it

Paul FlahertyPaul FlahertyDirectorJosh GoldsteinWriterJonathan PrinceJonathan PrinceWriterBilly GoldenbergBilly GoldenbergComposerStephen M. KatzCinematography

Cast

George BurnsGeorge BurnsJack Watson / David Watson
Charlie SchlatterCharlie SchlatterDavid Watson / Jack Watson
Tony RobertsTony RobertsArnold 'Arnie' Watson
Miriam FlynnMiriam FlynnBetty Watson
Red ButtonsRed ButtonsCharlie
Jennifer RunyonJennifer RunyonRobin Morrison
Pauly ShorePauly ShoreBarrett
Michael J. SheaFirst Orderly
Nancy FoxWaitress
Anita MorrisAnita MorrisMadeline
Kimberlin BrownKimberlin BrownReceptionist
Tiffany DowneyPrincipal Dancer-Flapper
Connie GauthierArtist's Model
Darren PowellFrat Member
Michael RiderMichael RiderSecond Orderly

Director

Paul Flaherty

Writers

Josh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince

Release date

8 Apr 1988

Runtime

1h 40m

Box office

$2.6M

Studio

New World Entertainment Films, New World Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Where to watch · US

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