Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is ajuvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of likes the attention from being thought of as a real bad dude, if only the school bully would stop trying to rough him up. And Blade definitely likes being thought of as important instead of as trouble.
Acting
Kid 'n Play's genuine chemistry sells the ridiculous premise.
Costume
Peak early-90s fashion that aged like fine wine... or milk.
Director
Randall Miller
Christopher Reid
Duncan Pinderhughes (as Christopher 'Kid' Reid)
Christopher Martin
Blade Brown (as Christopher 'Play' Martin)
Karyn Parsons
Ellen
Meshach Taylor
Duncan's Dad
Mariann Aalda
Duncan's Mom
Loretta Devine
Blade's Mom
Doug E. Doug
Popsicle
Lamont Johnson
Wedge
Thomas Mikal Ford
Mink
Rick Ducommun
Parole Officer Reichert
Tony Simotes
Dr. Oppenheimer
Raye Birk
Principal Kratz
Rhea Perlman
Miss Simpson
Reginald Ballard
Fruity
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kid 'n Play were already household names from the House Party franchise; this was their attempt at broader crossover appeal.
The film bombed at box office but became a cable TV staple, finding its actual audience through endless afternoon reruns.
US
