Switch (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.9

Switch poster

Released in 2011, Switch is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. In Montreal, the unemployed fashion designer Sophie Malaterre is shown a website, switch.com, where it is possible to switch houses with a stranger for vacation. Sophie seeks an apartment in Paris nearby the Eiffel Tower that belongs to Bénédicte Serteaux and they change apartments. Sophie arrives in Paris on Saturday morning. The next morning, policemen break in the apartment and arrest Sophie while she is having a bath. Detective Damien Forgeat interrogates Sophie believing that she is Bénédicte and she learns that a beheaded body was found in her room and all evidence of her life has been deleted.

Who’s in it. Switch stars Eric Cantona as Damien Forgeat, Karine Vanasse as Sophie Malaterre, Mehdi Nebbou as Stéphane Defer and Aurélien Recoing as Delors, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Switch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Switch page.

If you liked it. Fans of Switch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Switch (2011)?
In US, Switch 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 Switch worth watching?
Switch holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Switch?
Switch stars Eric Cantona, Karine Vanasse, Mehdi Nebbou, Aurélien Recoing and Karina Testa.
When was Switch released?
Switch was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.