The Exchange (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2021, The Exchange is a comedy film directed by Dan Mazer, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A socially awkward but highly enterprising teenager decides to acquire a "mail order best friend"; a sophisticated exchange student from France. Instead, he ends up importing his personal nightmare, a cologne-soaked, chain-smoking, sex-obsessed youth who quickly becomes the hero of his new community.
Who’s in it. The Exchange stars Ed Oxenbould as Tim, Avan Jogia as Stéphane, Justin Hartley as Rothbauer and Jennifer Irwin as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Exchange has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu 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 Exchange page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exchange tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exchange (2021)?
- In US, The Exchange is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu 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 Exchange worth watching?
- The Exchange holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exchange?
- The Exchange stars Ed Oxenbould, Avan Jogia, Justin Hartley, Jennifer Irwin and Paul Braunstein.
- When was The Exchange released?
- The Exchange was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.