18 Again!
“His mind was 81. His body was 18. When Jack Watson found his fountain of youth, it overflowed with comedy.”
Synopsis
81-year-old millionaire Jack Watson switches bodies with his 18-year-old grandson David, leading the two to experience life on opposite ends of the age spectrum. But when David, trapped in Jack's aged body, ends up in a coma, his grandfather must use his meager knowledge of the youth to prevent his family from pulling the plug.
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18 Again TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-18
Top Cast
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George Burns
Jack Watson / David Watson
Charlie Schlatter
David Watson / Jack Watson
Tony Roberts
Arnold 'Arnie' Watson
Miriam Flynn
Betty Watson
Red Buttons
Charlie
Jennifer Runyon
Robin Morrison
Pauly Shore
Barrett
Michael J. Shea
First Orderly
Nancy Fox
Waitress
Anita Morris
Madeline
Kimberlin Brown
Receptionist
Tiffany Downey
Principal Dancer-Flapper
Connie Gauthier
Artist's Model
Darren Powell
Frat Member
Michael Rider
Second Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Flaherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- 18 Again!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- New World Entertainment Films, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Flaherty
Josh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince
Billy Goldenberg
Stephen M. Katz
Danford B. Greene
Walter Coblenz
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Flaherty
Director
Josh Goldstein
Writer
Jonathan Prince
Writer
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Again!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 18 Again! about?
81-year-old millionaire Jack Watson switches bodies with his 18-year-old grandson David, leading the two to experience life on opposite ends of the age spectrum. But when David, trapped in Jack's aged body, ends up in a coma, his grandfather must use his meager knowledge of the youth to prevent his family from pulling the plug.
Who directed 18 Again!?
18 Again! was directed by Paul Flaherty.
Who stars in 18 Again!?
The principal cast of 18 Again! includes George Burns, Charlie Schlatter, Tony Roberts, Miriam Flynn, Red Buttons.
When was 18 Again! released and how long is it?
18 Again! was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did 18 Again! make at the box office?
18 Again! grossed $2.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 18 Again!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 18 Again! was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 18 Again!?
18 Again! holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).