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A young boy wishes himself into becoming a 35-year-old man, then must deal with the consequences. Touching, funny and instructive!
Original Release
06/03/1988
US Release
06/03/1988
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Hanks | Josh / Josh Baskin |
| Elizabeth Perkins | Susan |
| Robert Loggia | MacMillan |
| John Heard | Paul |
| Jared Rushton | Billy |
| David Moscow | Young Josh |
| Jon Lovitz | Scotty Brennen |
| Mercedes Ruehl | Mrs. Baskin |
| Josh Clark | Mr. Baskin |
| Kimberlee M. Davis | Cynthia Benson |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Hanks | Josh / Josh Baskin |
| Elizabeth Perkins | Susan |
| Robert Loggia | MacMillan |
| John Heard | Paul |
| Jared Rushton | Billy |
| David Moscow | Young Josh |
| Jon Lovitz | Scotty Brennen |
| Mercedes Ruehl | Mrs. Baskin |
| Josh Clark | Mr. Baskin |
| Kimberlee M. Davis | Cynthia Benson |
| Oliver Block | Freddie Benson |
| Erika Katz | Cynthia's Friend |
| Allan Wasserman | Gym Teacher |
| Mark Ballou | Derek |
| Gary Howard Klar | Ticket Taker |
| Alec Von Sommer | First Brother |
| Chris Dowden | Second Brother |
| Rockets Redglare | Motel Clerk |
| Jaime Tirelli | Spanish Voice (voice) / Spanish Voice |
| Paul Herman | Schizo |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Anne Spielberg | Producer |
| James L. Brooks | Producer |
| Gary Ross | Producer |
| Robert Greenhut | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1989 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1989 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
