Vice Versa (1988)

43% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
40% of users liked it
(7,739 ratings)

A magical jeweled skull makes the wish of 11-year-old Charlie (Fred Savage) come true in this routine but entertaining situation comedy. Charlie wishes he can switch places with his father Marshall (Judge Reinhold), a shallow junior executive of a toy-manufacturing company. Marshall retains his… More A magical jeweled skull makes the wish of 11-year-old Charlie (Fred Savage) come true in this routine but entertaining situation comedy. Charlie wishes he can switch places with his father Marshall (Judge Reinhold), a shallow junior executive of a toy-manufacturing company. Marshall retains his adult form but has the mind of an 11 year old. Charlie still looks 11 but has all the cynical wisdom and experience of his father. The switch provides for many amusing episodes, as father and son try to cope in each other's worlds. Marshall (as Charlie) goes to school while Charlie (as Marshall) tackles the pressures of the corporate boardroom. The performances of Reinhold and Savage are the highlights of this amusing comedy. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Brian Gilbert
Genres: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Mar 11, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Apr 27, 2004
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Sweet dad-son switcheroo has booze, cursing.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
An inoffensively entertaining '80s comedy...
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
the difference between Big and Vice Versa is Hanks' amazing talent and Reinhold's above average acting skills
Frank Ochieng, TheWorldJournal.com
Gimmicky and whimsical father-son out-of-body switcheroo farce that's too flaccid and flaky to take in one sitting
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Often confused with Like Father, Like Son, and for good reason. Both films are similarly forgettable.

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AJ V

Yes, I know it's the whole Freaky Friday story once again, but this version has two of my favourite actors of the 80s: Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. It's very 80s and very fun, so I enjoy watching it, even though it's not that great.
Anthony L

Liked it as a child, less so as an adult. Fred Savage was cool though back then!
Brian D

the best one out of the bodie switching moives of the 80's
Candy R

In similar vein to Freaky Friday, Big and Like Father, Like Son, this is a movie about body switching. Cute performances by Judge and Fred.
xGary X

Yet another bodyswap film in which a so-called comic actor thinks lolloping around with a vacant stare and saying "dude" a lot is acting, and it has exactly the same plot as all the others. As they say is Texas, "Big" is better.
Dean M

Few laughs with father and son Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage in body-swap flick.
Sunil J

Father/son fun. Fred Savage is such a stickler as the dad.

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Cast

            Judge Reinhold as Marshall Seymour

            Fred Savage as Charlie Seymour

            Corinne Bohrer as Sam

            Swoosie Kurtz as Tina

            David Proval as Turk

            Jane Kaczmarek as Robyn

            Gloria E. Gifford as Marcie

            Mike Bacarella as Limo Driver

            Elya Baskin as Kerschner

            Robert Bundy as Music Salesman

            Christian Fitzpatrick as Clipper

            Ralph Foody as Doorman

            Paul Greatbatch as Teacher

            Richard Kind as Floyd

            Bernie Landis as Santa Claus

            Charles Lucia as Cliff

            Jane Lynch as Ms. Lindstrom

            Gloria Gifford Miss as Marcie

            Ajay Naidu as Dale

            William Prince as Avery

            Jay Reynolds as Malice

            Peggy Roeder as Principal's Secretary

            Harry Yorku as Guru

            Mark Behn as Malice

            James Hong as Kwo

            Jeff Kahn as Music Kid

            James Neal as Malice

            Alan Shearman as Security Salesman

            Darlene Anderson as Salesperson

            Beverly Archer as Mrs. Luttrell

            Steve Assad as Waiter

            Garrick Paul Axelrod as Window Dresser

            P.J. Brown as Hockey Coach

            Cliff Carothers as Malice

            Tom Crawford as Judd

            Martyn S. David as Rich Customer

            Albert Fields as Band Singer

            Danny Goldring as Motorcycle Cop

            Joe Guastaferro as Mr. Ferriera

            Rick Hall as Shotgun Cop

            Garrett Hohimer as Kid Playing Football

            Linda Jaffe as Salesperson

            Tuantone Kammesri as Man in Warehouse

            Surasri Klangsuwan as Tomb Robber

            Danielle Kohl as Lori

            Michael Landauer as Malice

            Jason Late as Eric

            Cindy Legler as Salesperson

            Harry Murphy as Larry

            Dayna O'Brien as Receptionist

            Kevin O'Rourke as Brad

            Robert Petkoff as Sporting Goods Salesman

            Michelle Philpot as Cosmetic Salesgirl

            Penjit Prembudd as Interpreter

            Raymond Rosario as Dooley

            Kathleen B. Scott as Salesperson

            John T. Stibich as Police Commander

            Sulaleewan Suwanatat as Old Lady

            Anuwat Tiernate as Tomb Robber

            Stella Vaicik as Cafeteria Worker

            Ram Waratum as Government Spokesman

            Bettina Wendt as Babysitter

            Steven Angel & Gregory Cohen as Burly Kid
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Vice Versa (1988)

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AJ V

Anthony L

Brian D

Candy R

xGary X

Dean M

Sunil J

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