Like Father Like Son
Seen it?1987 | 96 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz held it back. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rod Daniel
- Dudley MooreDr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
- Kirk CameronChris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond
- Margaret ColinGinnie Armbruster
- Catherine HicksDr. Amy Larkin
- Patrick O'NealDr. Larry Armbruster
- Sean AstinClarence / Trigger
- Camille CooperLori Beaumont
- Micah GrantRick Anderson, Lori's Boyfriend
- Bill MorrisonTrigger's Uncle Earl
- Skeeter VaughanMedicine Man