Quick Change (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6.7

Quick Change poster

Released in 1990, Quick Change is a comedy and crime film directed by Bill Murray, running about 89 minutes. “The bank robbery was easy. But getting out of New York was a nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, and best friend, Loomis, Grimm enters a Manhattan bank dressed as a clown, creates a hostage situation and executes a flawless robbery. The only thing left for the trio to do is make their getaway out of the city and to the airport. It sounds simple enough, but it seems that fate deserts them immediately after the bank heist. One mishap after another conspires to keep these robbers from reaching freedom.

Who’s in it. Quick Change stars Bill Murray as Grimm, Geena Davis as Phyllis Potter, Randy Quaid as Loomis and Jason Robards as Chief Rotzinger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Quick Change has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quick Change page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quick Change tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Quick Change (1990)?
In US, Quick Change is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Quick Change worth watching?
Quick Change holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Quick Change?
Quick Change stars Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Jason Robards and Stanley Tucci.
When was Quick Change released?
Quick Change was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.