The Christmas Switch (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, The Christmas Switch is a family film directed by Paul Lynch, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Santa Claus temporarily switches bodies with a younger man to make his job easier during Christmas.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Switch stars Natasha Henstridge as Susan Wells, Brian Krause as Eddie Bennett, Cedric Smith as Sam Wells and Krista Bridges as Barbara Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Christmas Switch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Switch tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Switch (2014)?
- In US, The Christmas Switch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Switch worth watching?
- The Christmas Switch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Switch?
- The Christmas Switch stars Natasha Henstridge, Brian Krause, Cedric Smith, Krista Bridges and George Buza.
- When was The Christmas Switch released?
- The Christmas Switch was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.