18 Again!(1988)
His mind was 81. His body was 18. When Jack Watson found his fountain of youth, it overflowed with comedy.
18 Again! Synopsis
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.
18 Again! (1988) is a fantasy and comedy film directed by Paul Flaherty, released on April 8, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars George Burns, Charlie Schlatter, Tony Roberts and Miriam Flynn. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Flaherty
- Writers:
- Josh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince
- Producers:
- Walter Coblenz
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen M. Katz
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- New World Entertainment Films, New World Pictures
- Revenue:
- $2,567,099
- Status:
- Released
18 Again! (1988) Trailer
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18 Again! Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Burns
as Jack Watson / David Watson
Charlie Schlatter
as David Watson / Jack Watson
Tony Roberts
as Arnold 'Arnie' Watson
Miriam Flynn
as Betty Watson
Red Buttons
as Charlie
Jennifer Runyon
as Robin Morrison
Pauly Shore
as Barrett
- Michael J. Shea
Michael J. Shea
as First Orderly
- Nancy Fox
Nancy Fox
as Waitress
Anita Morris
as Madeline
Kimberlin Brown
as Receptionist
- Tiffany Downey
Tiffany Downey
as Principal Dancer-Flapper
Key crew
Directed by Paul Flaherty, written by Josh Goldstein and Jonathan Prince, produced by Walter Coblenz.
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18 Again! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 101 ratings.
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18 Again! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 18 Again! online?
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18 Again! (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 18 Again!?
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The main cast of 18 Again! (1988) includes George Burns, Charlie Schlatter, Tony Roberts, Miriam Flynn and Red Buttons. The film was directed by Paul Flaherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 18 Again! released?
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18 Again! was released on April 8, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is 18 Again! worth watching?
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18 Again! (1988) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 18 Again!?
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Yes. The official 18 Again! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.