Vice Versa (1988) (1988)
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43% of critics liked it
(14 reviews) -
40% of users liked it
(7,947 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
- Directed By
- Brian Gilbert
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Mar 11, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Sweet dad-son switcheroo has booze, cursing.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
An inoffensively entertaining '80s comedy...
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
the difference between Big and Vice Versa is Hanks' amazing talent and Reinhold's above average acting skills
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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
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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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Cast
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Judge Reinhold
as Marshall Seymour
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Fred Savage
as Charlie Seymour
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Corinne Bohrer
as Sam
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Swoosie Kurtz
as Tina
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David Proval
as Turk
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Jane Kaczmarek
as Robyn
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Gloria E. Gifford
as Marcie
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Mike Bacarella
as Limo Driver
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Elya Baskin
as Kerschner
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Robert Bundy
as Music Salesman
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Christian Fitzpatrick
as Clipper
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Ralph Foody
as Doorman
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Paul Greatbatch
as Teacher
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Richard Kind
as Floyd
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Bernie Landis
as Santa Claus
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Charles Lucia
as Cliff
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Jane Lynch
as Ms. Lindstrom
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Gloria Gifford Miss
as Marcie
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Ajay Naidu
as Dale
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William Prince
as Avery
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Jay Reynolds
as Malice
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Peggy Roeder
as Principal's Secretary
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Harry Yorku
as Guru
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Mark Behn
as Malice
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James Hong
as Kwo
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Jeff Kahn
as Music Kid
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James Neal
as Malice
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Alan Shearman
as Security Salesman
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Darlene Anderson
as Salesperson
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Beverly Archer
as Mrs. Luttrell
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Steve Assad
as Waiter
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Garrick Paul Axelrod
as Window Dresser
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P.J. Brown
as Hockey Coach
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Cliff Carothers
as Malice
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Tom Crawford
as Judd
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Martyn S. David
as Rich Customer
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Albert Fields
as Band Singer
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Danny Goldring
as Motorcycle Cop
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Joe Guastaferro
as Mr. Ferriera
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Rick Hall
as Shotgun Cop
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Garrett Hohimer
as Kid Playing Football
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Linda Jaffe
as Salesperson
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Tuantone Kammesri
as Man in Warehouse
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Surasri Klangsuwan
as Tomb Robber
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Danielle Kohl
as Lori
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Michael Landauer
as Malice
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Jason Late
as Eric
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Cindy Legler
as Salesperson
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Harry Murphy
as Larry
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Dayna O'Brien
as Receptionist
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Kevin O'Rourke
as Brad
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Robert Petkoff
as Sporting Goods Salesman
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Michelle Philpot
as Cosmetic Salesgirl
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Penjit Prembudd
as Interpreter
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Raymond Rosario
as Dooley
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Kathleen B. Scott
as Salesperson
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John T. Stibich
as Police Commander
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Sulaleewan Suwanatat
as Old Lady
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Anuwat Tiernate
as Tomb Robber
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Stella Vaicik
as Cafeteria Worker
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Ram Waratum
as Government Spokesman
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Bettina Wendt
as Babysitter
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Steven Angel & Gregory Cohen
as Burly Kid
