Changeling (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2008, Changeling is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 141 minutes. “To find her son, she did what no one else dared.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Christine Collins is overjoyed when her kidnapped son is brought back home. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn't her child, the police captain has her committed to an asylum.
Who’s in it. Changeling stars Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, John Malkovich as Rev. Gustav Briegleb, Jeffrey Donovan as Captain J.J. Jones and Michael Kelly as Detective Lester Ybarra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Changeling has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $113.4M 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 Changeling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Changeling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Changeling (2008)?
- In US, Changeling 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 Changeling worth watching?
- Changeling holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Changeling?
- Changeling stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly and Colm Feore.
- When was Changeling released?
- Changeling was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.