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Family Switch

2023Movie1 h 46 minPG

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic374.6Rotten Tomatoes47%43%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

The Walker family is about to change lives. Literally.

When the Walker family members switch bodies with each other during a rare planetary alignment, their hilarious journey to find their way back to normal will bring them closer together than they ever thought possible.

Feels like

  • Body-Swap Comedy
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Jennifer Garner & Ed Helms Chemistry
  • Light Fantasy Premise
  • Teenage Perspective Shift
  • Feel-Good Holiday Movie
  • Situational Humor
  • Generational Understanding
  • Netflix Original Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
McG
Written by
Adam Sztykiel, Victoria Strouse
Produced by
Jennifer Garner, McG, Mary Viola
Music by
Pinar Toprak

Everyone

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

Facts

November 30, 2023 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
November 30, 2023
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Be Careful What You Wish For, Brother–Sister Incest +6

  • Actor Allusion
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • The Film of the Book
  • Tomboy
  • "Freaky Friday" Flip
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • High Heel Hurt
  • Rule of Funny

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Family Switch?"

Questions about Family Switch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Family Switch?

Netflix

In the United States, Family Switch streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Family Switch worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 37).

Is Family Switch okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Family Switch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Family Switch?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.