Like Father Like Son

Like Father Like Son

Directed by Rod Daniel
19871hr 36min

In this classic 80s comedy, "Like Father Like Son," Dr. Jack Hammond and his teenage son, Chris, find themselves in a hilarious predicament after a mix-up with a brain-exchanging serum. What ensues is a wild ride as the father and son duo swap identities, leading to chaos at both school and work.

As Jack struggles to navigate the challenges of high school, Chris is thrust into the world of medicine with entertaining results. Through this unexpected switch, they gain a deeper understanding of each other's lives, shedding light on their innermost problems and feelings. Will they be able to set things right and return to their own bodies before it's too late? Find out in this heartwarming and laugh-out-loud film that proves sometimes walking in someone else's shoes is the best way to truly understand them.

Cast

Sean Astin

Clarence / Trigger

Sean Astin

Margaret Colin

Ginnie Armbruster

Margaret Colin

Armin Shimerman

Trigger's Dad

Armin Shimerman

Dudley Moore

Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond

Dudley Moore

Kirk Cameron

Chris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond

Kirk Cameron

Dakin Matthews

Old Man Morrison

Dakin Matthews

Nancy Lenehan

Waitress in Desert Diner

Nancy Lenehan

Camille Cooper

Lori Beaumont

Camille Cooper

Catherine Hicks

Dr. Amy Larkin

Catherine Hicks

Patrick O'Neal

Dr. Larry Armbruster

Patrick O'Neal

Bill Stevenson

Biology Student

Bill Stevenson

Michael Horton

Dr. Mike O'Donald

Michael Horton

Les Lannom

Coach Ellis

Les Lannom

Maxine Stuart

Phyllis, Hammonds' Housekeeper

Maxine Stuart

Larry Sellers

Navajo Helper

Larry Sellers

Christine Healy

Hospital Administrator

Christine Healy

Lloyd Nelson

Teacher in Hall

Lloyd Nelson

James Lashly

Freemont, Corky's Man

James Lashly

Richard Gonzales

Paper Boy (as Richard Gilberts)

Richard Gonzales

Randy Lowell

Dr. Spellner

Randy Lowell

David Wohl

Dr. Roger Hartwood

David Wohl

Kitty Swink

Trigger's Mom

Kitty Swink

Alexandra Kenworthy

Janice Stenfield, College Interviewer

Alexandra Kenworthy

Debbie Zipp

Nurse with Dying Patient

Debbie Zipp

Art Frankel

Mr. Racine, Heart Patient

Art Frankel

Brian Peck

Intern with Heart Patient

Brian Peck

Robert Balderson

Hal Gilden, Board Member

Robert Balderson

John Stinson

Math Teacher

John Stinson

Kedric Wolfe

Sidney, Board Member

Kedric Wolfe

Corki Grazer

Corky, Woman in Labor

Corki Grazer

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