Switched at Birth (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Switched at Birth is a drama and tv movie film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of the two babies who were switched at birth. A few years later when one of the girls gets sick and tests revealed that she was not the daughter of the couple who raised her. Eventually she dies. And the couple most especially the mother, search for their real daughter. Eventually they suspect that it's a widower who has their child. Now while they try to find out if she is their daughter, the widower is advised by his attorney not to be so hasty to cooperate, cause if she is their daughter, he might lose her, and she is all he has.
Who’s in it. Switched at Birth stars Bonnie Bedelia as Regina Twigg, Brian Kerwin as Robert Mays, John M. Jackson as Ernest Twigg and Eve Gordon as Darlena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Switched at Birth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Switched at Birth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Switched at Birth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Switched at Birth (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Switched at Birth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Switched at Birth worth watching?
- Switched at Birth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Switched at Birth?
- Switched at Birth stars Bonnie Bedelia, Brian Kerwin, John M. Jackson, Eve Gordon and Judith Hoag.
- When was Switched at Birth released?
- Switched at Birth was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.