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.
Acting
George Burns playing horny teenager in an old man's body is *chef's kiss*.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp jokes about aging that land harder than expected.
Director
Paul Flaherty
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was George Burns' final leading role in a theatrical feature—he was 92 during filming and reportedly did most of his own 'teen' physical comedy.
Released the same year as BIG, this got crushed at the box office despite being the superior body-swap movie for anyone who actually likes their protagonists to have personality.
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