Switch(1991)
Steve and Walter used to have a preference for blondes. Then Steve was murdered... and came back as one. Will being a woman make him a better man?
Switch Synopsis
Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil. But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks.
Switch (1991) is a fantasy and comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, released on May 10, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams and Lorraine Bracco. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Blake Edwards
- Writers:
- Blake Edwards
- Producers:
- Tony Adams
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Bush
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Cinema Plus, Beco Films, HBO Films
- Revenue:
- $15,545,943
- Status:
- Released
Switch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellen Barkin
as Amanda Brooks
Jimmy Smits
as Walter Stone
JoBeth Williams
as Margo Brofman
Lorraine Bracco
as Sheila Faxton
Tony Roberts
as Arnold Freidkin
Perry King
as Steve Brooks
Bruce Payne
as The Devil
Lysette Anthony
as Liz
Victoria Mahoney
as Felicia
Basil Hoffman
as Higgins
Catherine Keener
as Steve's Secretary (Beth)
Kevin Kilner
as Dan Jones
Key crew
Directed by Blake Edwards, written by Blake Edwards, produced by Tony Adams.
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Switch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 262 ratings.
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Switch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Switch online?
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Switch (1991) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Switch?
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The main cast of Switch (1991) includes Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco and Tony Roberts. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Switch released?
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Switch was released on May 10, 1991 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Switch worth watching?
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Switch (1991) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.