Like Father Like Son
"Chris and his dad have accidentally changed bodies - but no big deal. Chris gets the Jag and the Gold Card. Dad gets the fake ID and the bio final."
Originally released in 1987. Like Father Like Son is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Rod Daniel.
Starring Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, and Margaret Colin
Synopsis
Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. By accident one of them drinks a brain-exchanging serum, and it switches their identities. This leads of course to extraordinary complications in school and at work, but also to insight in the problems and feelings of each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (143 votes)
Budget
$10.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.4M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dudley Moore
as Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
Kirk Cameron
as Chris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond
Margaret Colin
as Ginnie Armbruster
Catherine Hicks
as Dr. Amy Larkin
Patrick O'Neal
as Dr. Larry Armbruster
Sean Astin
as Clarence / Trigger
Camille Cooper
as Lori Beaumont
Micah Grant
as Rick Anderson, Lori's Boyfriend
Bill Morrison
as Trigger's Uncle Earl
Skeeter Vaughan
as Medicine Man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,500,000
- Revenue
- $34,377,585
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Questar Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like Father Like Son about?
Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. B...
Who directed Like Father Like Son?
Like Father Like Son was directed by Rod Daniel.
How long is Like Father Like Son?
Like Father Like Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Like Father Like Son released?
Like Father Like Son was released on October 2, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Like Father Like Son?
The main cast of Like Father Like Son includes Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin, Catherine Hicks, Patrick O'Neal.
Is Like Father Like Son worth watching?
Like Father Like Son has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 143 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.