Like Father Like Son (1987)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Like Father Like Son
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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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. Like Father Like Son is a Comedy, Fantasy movie, released on 1987-10-02, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Like Father Like Son worth watching?
TMDB users rate Like Father Like Son 5.8 out of 10 from 156 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Like Father Like Son?
In the United States, Like Father Like Son streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Rod Daniel
Cast
- Dudley Moore as Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
- Kirk Cameron as Chris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond
- Margaret Colin as Ginnie Armbruster
- Catherine Hicks as Dr. Amy Larkin
- Patrick O'Neal as Dr. Larry Armbruster
- Sean Astin as Clarence / Trigger
- Camille Cooper as Lori Beaumont
- Micah Grant as Rick Anderson, Lori's Boyfriend
- Bill Morrison as Trigger's Uncle Earl
- Skeeter Vaughan as Medicine Man
- Larry Sellers as Navajo Helper
- Tami David as Navajo Girl
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Sources
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