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Switching Channels

1988Movie1 h 45 minPG

56

DecentGoodWatch score

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

Where to watch

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Tubi TVFree with ads

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Crew

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Written by: Ben Hecht, Jonathan Reynolds, Charles MacArthur
Produced by: Martin Ransohoff
Music by: Michel Legrand

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 1988 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released: March 5, 1988
Runtime: 1 h 45 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $18 million
Box office: $9 million
Available in: 4 countries

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Alliterative Name, Alphabet News Network, Casting Gag +6

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Switching Channels?"

Questions about Switching Channels

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Switching Channels?

In the United States, Switching Channels is free with ads on 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 Switching Channels worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Is Switching Channels okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Switching Channels make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Switching Channels?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Switching Channels a box office flop?

Budget$18 million

Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.