The Changeover (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, The Changeover is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Miranda Harcourt, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Laura Chant, 16, lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.
Who’s in it. The Changeover stars Erana James as Laura Chant, Timothy Spall as Carmody Braque, Melanie Lynskey as Kate Chant and Lucy Lawless as Miryam Carlisle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Changeover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $112.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Changeover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Changeover tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Changeover (2017)?
- In US, The Changeover is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Changeover worth watching?
- The Changeover holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Changeover?
- The Changeover stars Erana James, Timothy Spall, Melanie Lynskey, Lucy Lawless and Nicholas Galitzine.
- When was The Changeover released?
- The Changeover was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.