18 Again! (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, 18 Again! is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Paul Flaherty, running about 100 minutes. “His mind was 81. His body was 18. When Jack Watson found his fountain of youth, it overflowed with comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 18 Again! is a 1988 comedy film starring George Burns and Charlie Schlatter. The plot involves a grandson switching souls with his grandfather by means of an accident. This was one of a series of unrelated films, including Like Father, Like Son and Vice Versa, produced in the late 1980s involving a similar plotline.
Who’s in it. 18 Again! stars George Burns as Jack Watson / David Watson, Charlie Schlatter as David Watson / Jack Watson, Tony Roberts as Arnold 'Arnie' Watson and Miriam Flynn as Betty Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 18 Again! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 18 Again! page.
If you liked it. Fans of 18 Again! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 18 Again! (1988)?
- In US, 18 Again! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 18 Again! worth watching?
- 18 Again! holds an audience score of 5.7 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 18 Again!?
- 18 Again! stars George Burns, Charlie Schlatter, Tony Roberts, Miriam Flynn and Red Buttons.
- When was 18 Again! released?
- 18 Again! was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.