A Saintly Switch (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, A Saintly Switch is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 88 minutes. “Game Day for Sara. Mother's Day for Dan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story is about a married couple with children on the verge of divorce. Their imminent divorce, like many, is due to their mutual lack of respect and compassion for each other and the effect it has on their children. When the family makes a traumatic move to New Orleans they move into an old, Victorian home. There, in the attic, the children think they have found the "magic" to solve their parent's problems. The children accidentally manage to switch the souls of their parents. Now the wife must face the perils of the lockeroom and pressures as family breadwinner and the husband must face pregnancy and bond with his children. Newfound respect and appreciation is gained as the couple finally find out what it's like to walk in the other person's shoes.
Who’s in it. A Saintly Switch stars Vivica A. Fox as Sara Anderson, David Alan Grier as Dan Anderson, Al Waxman as Coach Beasily and Scott Cumberbatch as Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Saintly 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 A Saintly Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Saintly Switch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Saintly Switch (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Saintly Switch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Saintly Switch worth watching?
- A Saintly Switch holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Saintly Switch?
- A Saintly Switch stars Vivica A. Fox, David Alan Grier, Al Waxman, Scott Cumberbatch and Shadia Simmons.
- When was A Saintly Switch released?
- A Saintly Switch was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.