18 Again!
PG“His mind was 81. His body was 18. When Jack Watson found his fountain of youth, it overflowed with comedy.”
1988·100 min·Released
Studio: New World Entertainment Films, New World Pictures
5.6TMDb
5.8IMDb
29%RT
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Theatrical Apr 8, 1988
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorPaul Flaherty
WriterJosh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince
Cast
George Burns
Jack Watson / David Watson
Charlie Schlatter
David Watson / Jack Watson
Tony Roberts
Arnold 'Arnie' Watson
Miriam Flynn
Betty Watson
Red Buttons
Charlie
Jennifer Runyon
Robin Morrison
Pauly Shore
Barrett
Michael J. Shea
First Orderly
Nancy Fox
Waitress
Anita Morris
Madeline
Kimberlin Brown
Receptionist
Tiffany Downey
Principal Dancer-Flapper
Connie Gauthier
Artist's Model
Darren Powell
Frat Member
Michael Rider
Second Orderly
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Keywords
wishgrandfatherrole reversalbody-swapwishes come true
Details
Revenue
$3M
TMDb Votes
97
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026