The Change-Up (2011)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 2011, The Change-Up sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by David Dobkin. The cast includes Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds and Olivia Wilde. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
63Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave thinks Mitch’s stress-free playboy life without obligation or consequence is the real dream come true. One fateful drunken night, they both admit that they wish they had the other’s life while peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes. The next morning, they wake up, hungover, in each other’s bodies! With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.
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Cast & crew
- David DobkinDirector
- Jason Batemanas Dave Lockwood
- Ryan Reynoldsas Mitch Planko
- Olivia Wildeas Sabrina McArdle
- Alan Arkinas Mitch's Dad
- Matthew Cornwellas Parks Foreman
- Leslie Mannas Jamie Lockwood
- Mircea Monroeas Tatiana
- Craig Bierkoas Valtan
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Questions about The Change-Up
- What genre is The Change-Up?
- The Change-Up is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Change-Up?
- Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Matthew Cornwell appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Change-Up?
- David Dobkin directed The Change-Up.
- How long is The Change-Up?
- The Change-Up runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is The Change-Up worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Change-Up?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
