Double Switch (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Double Switch is a comedy and tv movie film directed by David Greenwalt, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Teeny bopper rock star Bart Holton is pushed around by his manager for maximum profit and longs for a normal life. Through a look-alike contest he meets Matt, a student who looks exactly like him and can imitate his dancing style perfectly. Bart proposes to switch roles for a week. At first Matt enjoys being chased by hysterical groupies and Bart enjoys hitting on the highschool girls, but of course both learn quickly that the other's life is quite different from what they'd expected.
Who’s in it. Double Switch stars George Newbern as Bart/Matt, Elisabeth Shue as Kathy, Michael Des Barres as Simon and Tom Bresnahan as Greg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Double Switch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Switch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Switch (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Switch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Double Switch worth watching?
- Double Switch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Switch?
- Double Switch stars George Newbern, Elisabeth Shue, Michael Des Barres, Tom Bresnahan and Mark Bringelson.
- When was Double Switch released?
- Double Switch was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.