Vice Versa (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.8

Vice Versa poster

Released in 1988, Vice Versa is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Brian Gilbert, running about 98 minutes. “Just when he was ready for mid-life crisis, something unexpected came up. Puberty.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.

Who’s in it. Vice Versa stars Judge Reinhold as Marshall Seymour, Fred Savage as Charlie Seymour, Corinne Bohrer as Sam and Swoosie Kurtz as Tina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Vice Versa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vice Versa page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vice Versa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vice Versa (1988)?
In US, Vice Versa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Vice Versa worth watching?
Vice Versa holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Vice Versa?
Vice Versa stars Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, Corinne Bohrer, Swoosie Kurtz and Jane Kaczmarek.
When was Vice Versa released?
Vice Versa was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.