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Vice Versa

1988·Movie
1h 38min·PG

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Just when he was ready for mid-life crisis, something unexpected came up. Puberty.

A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.
Body-Swap ComedyFamily Entertainment80s NostalgiaComing-of-Age ThemesLighthearted FunPhysical HumorSituational ComedyEscapist Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Vice Versa

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Where can I stream Vice Versa legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vice Versa worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vice Versa rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Vice Versa?

1 h 38 min

Vice Versa runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Vice Versa based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vice Versa?

Critics61
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Vice Versa much the same way.

What language is Vice Versa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vice Versa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vice Versa in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Vice Versa use?

An AesopAlliterative TitleBe Careful What You Wish ForFountain of YouthOnly Works OnceGenre SavvyKarmic TransformationOvernight Age-UpTransferred TransformationShapeshifting Excludes Clothing"Freaky Friday" FlipMcGuffinand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Vice Versa, including An Aesop, Alliterative Title, Be Careful What You Wish For.