Like Father Like Son
Like Father Like Son

Like Father Like Son

2005Movie137 minEnglish

Life for Dee Stanton is improving at every turn. Her legal career is blossoming and her boyfriend Dominic unexpectedly proposes to her. Things were very different 11 years ago when her husband Paul was jailed for the brutal murders of four girls and Dee was hounded from her home. Dee has kept all this a secret from her 15-year-old son Jamie. Now he has discovered the truth about his father and demands to see him.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users48%
Director: Michael BayGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A star quarterback on the verge of achieving his dreams is mysteriously transformed into a nerdy, glasses-wearing college student. He must then navigate the challenges of high school, reliving his teenage years and learning valuable lessons about life, love, and family. Along the way, he finds unexpected support from a wise mentor and begins to understand the importance of making the right choices. The film explores themes of identity, destiny, and the consequences of ambition.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and lack of originality. Audiences also found it to be a forgettable comedy that failed to deliver on its premise. It is generally considered one of Dwayne Johnson's weaker early career films.

What Reviewers Say

  • A nonsensical and unfunny body-swap comedy.
  • Lacks charm, originality, and any semblance of humor.
  • A predictable and forgettable family film.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a silly and uninspired comedy with a tired premise. Many felt that the humor fell flat and that the film offered nothing new or engaging. Some acknowledged its family-friendly nature but still found it to be a disappointing viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a remake of the 1987 film 'Like Father Like Son' starring Dudley Moore and Kirk Cameron, but the script was heavily rewritten.

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