Vice Versa
Seen it?1988 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Freakier Friday, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Gilbert
- Judge ReinholdMarshall
- Fred SavageCharlie
- Corinne BohrerSam
- Swoosie KurtzTina
- Jane KaczmarekRobyn
- David ProvalTurk
- William PrinceAvery
- Gloria GiffordMarcie
- Beverly ArcherMrs. Luttrell
- Harry S. MurphyLarry