The Change-Up (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, The Change-Up is a comedy film directed by David Dobkin, running about 112 minutes. “Who says men can't change?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dave is a married man with two kids and a loving wife, and Mitch is a single man who is at the prime of his sexual life. One fateful night while Mitch and Dave are peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes, they switch bodies.
Who’s in it. The Change-Up stars Jason Bateman as Dave Lockwood, Leslie Mann as Jamie Lockwood, Ryan Reynolds as Mitch Planko and Alan Arkin as Mitch's Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Change-Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $75.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 The Change-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Change-Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Change-Up (2011)?
- In US, The Change-Up is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 The Change-Up worth watching?
- The Change-Up holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Change-Up?
- The Change-Up stars Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Ryan Reynolds, Alan Arkin and Olivia Wilde.
- When was The Change-Up released?
- The Change-Up was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.