Vice Versa
1948, English. Directed by Peter Ustinov.
Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Peter UstinovDirector
- Roger LiveseyPaul Bultitude
- Anthony NewleyDick Bultitude
- Kay WalshFlorence 'Fanny' Verlane
- Petula ClarkDulcie Grimstone
- James Robertson JusticeDr. Grimstone
- David HutchesonMarmaduke Paradine
- Harcourt WilliamsJudge
- Bill ShineLord Gosport
- Kynaston ReevesDr. Chawner
- Ernest JayBowler
- Joan YoungMrs. Grimstone
- Patricia RaineAlice
Details
- Released
- 28 January 1948
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Ustinov
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What Vice Versa is based on
Vice Versa is based on Vice Versa, a 1930 novel by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, published by Istituto Editoriale Italiano.
Novel · 1930
Vice Versa
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie
Published by Istituto Editoriale Italiano
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Vice Versa runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is Vice Versa on?
Vice Versa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Vice Versa?
If you liked Vice Versa, try Freaky Friday, Freakier Friday, 17 Again.
Who directed Vice Versa?
Vice Versa (1948) was directed by Peter Ustinov and stars Roger Livesey, Anthony Newley, Kay Walsh.
What is Vice Versa based on?
Vice Versa is based on Vice Versa, a 1930 novel by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, published by Istituto Editoriale Italiano.