The Switch (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, The Switch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Josh Gordon, running about 101 minutes. “The most unexpected comedy ever conceived.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kassie is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have a baby – even if it means doing it herself…with a little help from a charming sperm donor. But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later… when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie’s cute – though slightly neurotic – son.
Who’s in it. The Switch stars Jason Bateman as Wally Mars, Jennifer Aniston as Kassie Larson, Jeff Goldblum as Leonard and Juliette Lewis as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Switch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel 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 Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Switch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Switch (2010)?
- In US, The Switch is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Switch worth watching?
- The Switch holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Switch?
- The Switch stars Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis and Todd Louiso.
- When was The Switch released?
- The Switch was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.