Changes (1991): Cast & Plot
Changes is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Charles Jarrott, starring Cheryl Ladd as Melanie Adams, Renée O'Connor and Christie Clark. It is based on Changes by Danielle Steel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Cramer Company
- Based on
- Changes by Danielle Steel
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Changes About?
The premise of Changes without spoilers, adapted from Changes by Danielle Steel. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Melanie, a leading TV news reporter in New York, raises twin teenage daughters. Peter, a charismatic divorced heart surgeon in Los Angeles, cares for his three children. Their chance encounter sparks instant romance and marriage, reshaping both families, though not all the changes are positive, as they juggle family dynamics and career strain.
Changes Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- strong female character
- hospital
- surgeon
- little girl
- twin sisters
- news reporter
- assassination attempt
- convertible
- housekeeper
- widower
- hand over mouth
- teenage girl
+12 more Show fewer
- falling in love
- talking in bed
- kiss
- asking someone to look at you
- argument
- family conflict
- beachfront
- eating a hot dog
- marriage
- one word title
- melodrama
- based on novel
Changes Cast & Characters
Cheryl Ladd leads the cast as Melanie Adams, with Renée O'Connor as Jessica Adams and Christie Clark as Valerie Adams. Directed by Charles Jarrott; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Jarrott
- Cheryl Ladd as Melanie Adams
- Renée O'Connor as Jessica Adams
- Christie Clark as Valerie Adams
- Michael Nouri as Peter Hallam
Also Starring in Changes
· 14 more- Chris Gartin Mark Hallam
- Ami Foster Pam Hallam
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt Matt Hallam
- James Sloyan Paul Stevenson
- Liz Sheridan Mrs. Hahn
- Betty Carvalho Raquel
- Ben Slack Hank Wexler
- Luis Ávalos Ray
- Charles Frank Brad Buckley
- Randee Heller Carol Kellerman
- Melinda O. Fee Diana Maxwell
- Cynthia Bain Marie Dupres
- Flo Di Re Helen
- Judy Jean Berns Dr. Maxine Richmond
More from Charles Jarrott
More films directed by Charles Jarrott, best-rated first: Mary, Queen of Scots, Condorman, The Boy in Blue and The Christmas List.
Changes Plot Summary
What happens in Changes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Melanie Adams Cheryl Ladd is a divorced mother who had twins Valerie Adams and Jessica Adams when she was nineteen, and later built a reputation as a successful news correspondent in New York City. For a recent story, she travels to Los Angeles to cover a sick, yet hopeful girl, and there she is instantly drawn to the girl’s doctor, Peter Hallam Michael Nouri. Peter is a widowed father of three children—Mark Hallam [Chris Gartin], 18; Pam Hallam [Ami Foster], 15; and Matt Hallam [Joseph Gordon-Levitt], 8—whose mother died after refusing treatment for pulmonary hypertension. The family is still grieving, with Pam feeling the weight of the loss more acutely than the others.
Full summary
The whole story of Changes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Changes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays Melanie Adams in the film?
Changes Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Második esély” and “Une Autre vie”.
- Also known as
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- Második esély
- Une Autre vie
- Osudy
- Danielle Steel - Forandringer
- Danielle Steel: Második esély
- Danielle Steel: Cambios
- Danielle Steel: Osudy
- Cinque figli e un amore
- Koleje losu
- Um Mundo Que Mudou, შეცვლა
- Перемены
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Changes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Changes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Changes?
Changes runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Changes released?
Changes was released on April 1, 1991.
Who directed Changes?
Changes was directed by Charles Jarrott.
More films by Charles Jarrott Who is in the cast of Changes?
Changes stars Cheryl Ladd as Melanie Adams, Renée O'Connor as Jessica Adams and Christie Clark as Valerie Adams, among 18 credited actors.
Is Changes based on a book?
Yes. Changes is adapted from Changes by Danielle Steel.
Does Changes have a post-credit scene?
No. Changes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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