Switch(2011)
Switch Synopsis
In Montreal, the unemployed fashion designer Sophie Malaterre is shown a website, switch.com, where it is possible to switch houses with a stranger for vacation. Sophie seeks an apartment in Paris nearby the Eiffel Tower that belongs to Bénédicte Serteaux and they change apartments. Sophie arrives in Paris on Saturday morning. The next morning, policemen break in the apartment and arrest Sophie while she is having a bath. Detective Damien Forgeat interrogates Sophie believing that she is Bénédicte and she learns that a beheaded body was found in her room and all evidence of her life has been deleted.
Switch (2011) is a crime, action and thriller film directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer, released on June 6, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Éric Cantona, Karine Vanasse, Mehdi Nebbou and Aurélien Recoing. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Frédéric Schoendoerffer
- Writers:
- Jean-Christophe Grangé, Frédéric Schoendoerffer
- Producers:
- Éric Névé, Frédéric Schoendoerffer, Jean-Christophe Grangé
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent Gallot
- Composer:
- Bruno Coulais
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, Pathé, Carcharodon, L&G, Jouror Productions, Tercera Prod
- Status:
- Released
Switch (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Switch before you stream it.
Switch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Éric Cantona
as Damien Forgeat
Karine Vanasse
as Sophie Malaterre
Mehdi Nebbou
as Stéphane Defer
Aurélien Recoing
as Delors
Karina Testa
as Bénédicte Serteaux
Niseema Theillaud
as Alice Serteaux
Bruno Todeschini
as Verdier
Maxim Roy
as Claire Marras
Sophie Faucher
as Marianne Malaterre
Karim Saleh
as Kourosh
Cyril Lecomte
as Koskas
Pierre Leblanc
as Canadian Inspector
Key crew
Directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer, written by Jean-Christophe Grangé and Frédéric Schoendoerffer, produced by Éric Névé, Frédéric Schoendoerffer and Jean-Christophe Grangé.
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Switch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 118 ratings.
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Switch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Switch online?
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Switch (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Switch?
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The main cast of Switch (2011) includes Éric Cantona, Karine Vanasse, Mehdi Nebbou, Aurélien Recoing and Karina Testa. The film was directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer. 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 June 6, 2011 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Switch worth watching?
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Switch (2011) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Switch?
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Yes. The official Switch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.