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The Switch

2010·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The most unexpected comedy ever conceived.

Kassie is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have a baby – even if it means doing it herself… with a little help from a charming sperm donor. But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later… when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie’s cute, though slightly neurotic, son.
Romantic ComedyAccidental ParenthoodNYC SettingFriends-to-LoversHeartwarming Family StorySperm Donor ComedyLighthearted DramaCharacter-Driven HumorQuirky Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Switch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Switch legally?

The Switch is included with a subscription to fuboTV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Switch worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Switch rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Switch?

1 h 41 min

The Switch runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Switch?

Critics53
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see The Switch much the same way.

Was The Switch a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$50 million

Yes. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is The Switch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Switch?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Switch in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Switch use?

Chekhov's TraitDueling MoviesBookendsDogged Nice GuyVisual PunShotgun WeddingThe Picture Came with the FrameDisposable FiancéTrailers Always Lie

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Switch, including Chekhov's Trait, Dueling Movies, Bookends.