Like Father Like Son (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Like Father Like Son is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Rod Daniel, running about 96 minutes. “Chris and his dad have accidentally changed bodies - but no big deal. Chris gets the Jag and the Gold Card. Dad gets the fake ID and the bio final.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Like Father Like Son stars Dudley Moore as Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond, Kirk Cameron as Chris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond, Margaret Colin as Ginnie Armbruster and Catherine Hicks as Dr. Amy Larkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Like Father Like Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.4M 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 Like Father Like Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like Father Like Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like Father Like Son (1987)?
- In US, Like Father Like Son 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 Like Father Like Son worth watching?
- Like Father Like Son 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 Like Father Like Son?
- Like Father Like Son stars Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin, Catherine Hicks and Patrick O'Neal.
- When was Like Father Like Son released?
- Like Father Like Son was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.