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Like Father Like Son

1987·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes–36%

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An , fantasy movie: with heart.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.

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.
Body Swap Comedy80s NostalgiaFamily-OrientedTeenage AngstRole ReversalLight-HeartedWholesomePop Culture References

Crew

Directed by:
Rod Daniel
Written by:
Lorne Cameron, Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton
Produced by:
Brian Grazer, David Valdes, Judith Weiner
Composed by:
Miles Goodman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Like Father Like Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Like Father Like Son?

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In the United States, Like Father Like Son streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Like Father Like Son worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 45).

Is Like Father Like Son okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Like Father Like Son make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Like Father Like Son?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Like Father Like Son a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$34 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Like Father Like Son use?

In the BloodSwitched at BirthNo AntagonistGreen-Eyed MonsterCentral ThemeWhat the Hell, Hero?Good ParentsPet the DogInciting IncidentParents as PeopleFamily of ChoiceLast-Minute Baby Namingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including In the Blood, Switched at Birth, and No Antagonist.