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18 Again!

1988Movie1 h 40 minPG

41
WeakGoodWatch score
41
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Paul Flaherty
Produced by
Walter Coblenz

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Facts

April 8, 1988 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
April 8, 1988
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
20 countries

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Questions about 18 Again!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 18 Again! worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is 18 Again! okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will 18 Again! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch 18 Again!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.