Things Change (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Things Change is a comedy and crime film directed by David Mamet, running about 100 minutes. “Dealing with the mob is always a gamble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
Who’s in it. Things Change stars Don Ameche as Gino, Joe Mantegna as Jerry, Robert Prosky as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo and J.J. Johnston as Frankie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Things Change 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 Things Change page.
If you liked it. Fans of Things Change tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Things Change (1988)?
- In US, Things 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 Things Change worth watching?
- Things Change holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Things Change?
- Things Change stars Don Ameche, Joe Mantegna, Robert Prosky, J.J. Johnston and Ricky Jay.
- When was Things Change released?
- Things Change was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.