Like Father Like Son
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
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Like Father Like Son (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-06
Top Cast
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Dudley Moore
Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
Kirk Cameron
Chris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond
Margaret Colin
Ginnie Armbruster
Catherine Hicks
Dr. Amy Larkin
Patrick O'Neal
Dr. Larry Armbruster
Sean Astin
Clarence / Trigger
Camille Cooper
Lori Beaumont
Micah Grant
Rick Anderson, Lori's Boyfriend
Bill Morrison
Trigger's Uncle Earl
Skeeter Vaughan
Medicine Man
Larry Sellers
Navajo Helper
Tami David
Navajo Girl
Maxine Stuart
Phyllis, Hammonds' Housekeeper
David Wohl
Dr. Roger Hartwood
Michael Horton
Dr. Mike O'Donald
Randy Lowell
Dr. Spellner
Art Frankel
Mr. Racine, Heart Patient
Christine Healy
Hospital Administrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.27x
+$23.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bloom, David Hoselton, Lorne Cameron
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- Like Father Like Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.4M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Questar Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Daniel
Steve Bloom, David Hoselton, Lorne Cameron
Miles Goodman
Jack N. Green
Lois Freeman-Fox
Brian Grazer, David Valdes
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Steve Bloom
Writer
David Hoselton
Writer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Robert Turturice
Costume Design
Brian Grazer
Producer
David Valdes
Producer
Lorne Cameron
Writer
Lois Freeman-Fox
Editor
Pat Romano
Stunt Coordinator
Rod Daniel
Director
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Like Father Like Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Like Father Like Son 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 directed Like Father Like Son?
Like Father Like Son was directed by Rod Daniel.
Who stars in Like Father Like Son?
The principal cast of Like Father Like Son includes Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin, Catherine Hicks, Patrick O'Neal.
When was Like Father Like Son released and how long is it?
Like Father Like Son was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Like Father Like Son?
Like Father Like Son had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $34.4M at the worldwide box office (3.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Like Father Like Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Like Father Like Son was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Like Father Like Son?
Like Father Like Son holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).