The Changeover

2017·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

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The Changeover fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Laura Chant, 16, lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.
Supernatural ThrillerComing-of-AgeUrban FantasyAncient EvilBrother-Sister BondNew ZealandTransformationPsychological Horror

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Changeover

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Where can I stream The Changeover legally?

The Changeover is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Changeover worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Changeover rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Changeover?

1 h 35 min

The Changeover runs 1 h 35 min.

Is The Changeover based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Changeover?

Critics86
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Changeover higher (86) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Changeover in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch The Changeover?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Changeover in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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