Its a typical 80s flick that has a good story line to it. A good few laughs.

Listen. We all know that Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage and blah blah were "bigger stars" and the age difference stuff and all that. Yes. We know. But this movie is unbelievable. The plot is done over and over, yeah, but having Dudley Moore playing a just-became-a teenager, and Kirk Cameron "playing" an uptight father, Sean Astin...."Trigger"...hell yeah, what a killer name for a sidekick. The 80's will come back for everyone who watches this. Basically, this movie works because of all the right plot twists. It's just as good as Vice Versa or all the other "switch movies" Just get it, you won't be disappointed.

This premise has been used so many times it's a wonder any of these films could be worth watching. Like all of these switch comedies, they work mostly because of the stars doing what they can with the weak material. It is a funny movie, but it has been done better. Vice Versa may have come out after this,but I think it is much funnier. Girls who have a crush on "Kirk" probably think this is the best switch comedy,but for the rest of us, it's just OK. ;-b

Like Father, Like Son IS One Of My Favorite Movies,I bought The dvd,heh great Movie,Trading places has never been Funnier,,Kirk Cameron did a good role,I hope LISTEN TO ME Will Come Out on dvd Soon,I have it On LASER DISC But i am waitin 'til It Comes Out on dvd as well to get it :)

how true and right they are...in this classic film which came BEFORE! Vice Versa, might i add...combined hilarity, humility and most of all hijinks! dudley moore and kirk cameron team up with the help of the acting chops of one sean astin, who might i say has a resume that dreams are made of...(toy soldiers, white water summer, goonies, and encino man) to play out this classic role reversal comedy. i personally own this and vice versa but only because im such a huge judge reinhold fan...however if u are looking for stellar acting, a great plot and something WIHTOUT any of fred savages little flubs here or there then this is the movie for u, your children and your childrens children.