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By Design

2026Movie1 h 31 min

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic635.3Rotten Tomatoes73%–
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic635.3Rotten Tomatoes73%–

Summary

A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Amanda Kramer
Written by
Amanda Kramer
Produced by
Amanda Kramer, Sarah Winshall, Miranda Bailey
Music by
Bryan Scary, Giulio Carmassi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 13, 2026 · 1 h 31 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 13, 2026
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Wins by Doing Absolutely Nothing, Artifact of Attraction, Motor Mouth +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream By Design?"

Questions about By Design

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream By Design?

PlexPrimeFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, By Design streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is By Design worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (68 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Will By Design make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is By Design good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 0 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does By Design use?

Wins by Doing Absolutely NothingArtifact of AttractionMotor MouthEthereal ChoirCut Himself ShavingFailed a Spot CheckFair-Weather FriendP.O.V. ShotStalker with a CrushMagical RealismDemorphing DenouementEmpty Shelland 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Wins by Doing Absolutely Nothing, Artifact of Attraction, and Motor Mouth.