Quick Change (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Quick Change is a 1990 crime comedy directed by Howard Franklin, starring Bill Murray, Randy Quaid and Geena Davis. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $15.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Howard Franklin
- Original language
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Filipino - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quick Change About?
The premise of Quick Change without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic performer turned makeover artist, Mimi Juárez, uses her expertise in quick-change magic to help other transgender artists reinvent themselves. The film follows her adventures in the vibrant and unpredictable world of show business, as she juggles her artistic pursuits with the challenges of staying one step ahead of the authorities.
Quick Change Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- clown
- new york city
- bank robbery
- caper crime
- driving through a red light
- reference to the clutter family
- reference to woolworth's department store
- silent alarm
- reference to adolf hitler
- reference to new york giants baseball team
- reference to sing sing prison new york
- jumping from a moving car
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- reference to james cagney
- reference to albert einstein
- jumping from a moving vehicle
- reference to woolworths departent store
- reference to woolworth's
- reference to meryl streep
- reference to chernobyl
- reference to charles bronson
- reference to bozo the clown
- reference to woodstock
- monster truck
- bomb strapped to chest
- reference to prince albert
- kissing someone's hand
- reference to sing sing prison
- dynamite
- reference to ralph kramden
- jumping from moving vehicle
- reference to paul bunyan
- leaky fire hydrant
- exiting a moving car
- reference to thor heyerdahl
- bloody mary the drink
- escape
- airport
- getaway
- hostage
- new york
- mafia
- urban setting
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- friendship
- disguise
- crime gone awry
- bumbler
- phone booth
- bicycle
- airplane
Where to Watch Quick Change
Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Quick Change Cast
Bill Murray leads the cast, with Randy Quaid and Geena Davis. Directed by Howard Franklin.
- Director Howard Franklin
Quick Change Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Quick Change 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Quick Change Plot Summary
What happens in Quick Change from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the charismatic Grimm, adorned in a striking crimson clown costume, masterminded a daring bank heist in the heart of Manhattan, his partners in crime—the cryptic Phyllis and loyal friend Loomis—played crucial roles in this audacious plan. Armed with fake dynamite strapped to his waist, the trio executed their scheme with remarkable precision, successfully fleeing with a staggering $1 million.
However, their escape from the law turned out to be anything but straightforward. The journey to the airport faced relentless hurdles, which seemed almost predestined by fate. Initially, the lack of directional signs on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway set them adrift in an uncharted Brooklyn area. Their situation quickly deteriorated as they were robbed of all their possessions—except for the carefully hidden cash—by a merciless thief.
Full summary
The whole story of Quick Change, scene by scene
Quick Change Box Office
Quick Change grossed $15.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.3M
- US & Canada
- $15.3M
Quick Change Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Quick Change.
How Well Do You Know Quick Change?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who orchestrated the bank heist in 'Quick Change'?
Cars in Quick Change
25 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1978 Checker Taxicab.
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1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Main role -
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1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1974 Flxible 53102-6-1 Important role
Quick Change Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “No tengo cambio” and “クイックチェンジ”.
- Also known as
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- No tengo cambio
- クイックチェンジ
- Ein verrückt genialer Coup
- Um Assalto Genial
- Быстрые перемены
- Scappiamo col malloppo
- Viszem a bankot
- Hold-up à New York
- Бърза смяна
- Con la poli en los talones
- Hurtige penge
- Não Tenho Troco
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- Schimbarea rapidă
- Швидкі зміни
- 两男一女三逃犯
- Rychlá změna
- Snabba pengar
- Keikka putkessa
- Raske penger
- Łatwy szmal
- Brza lova
- 도망자
- Monnaie courante
- Hızlı Değişim
- Staigios permainos
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Quick Change FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Quick Change, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quick Change?
Quick Change runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Quick Change released?
Quick Change was released on July 13, 1990.
Who directed Quick Change?
Quick Change was directed by Howard Franklin.
More films by Howard Franklin Who is in the cast of Quick Change?
Quick Change stars Bill Murray, Randy Quaid and Geena Davis.
Where can I watch Quick Change?
In the US, Quick Change is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Quick Change make at the box office?
Quick Change grossed $15.3 million worldwide.
How is Quick Change rated?
Quick Change has 56 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Quick Change have a post-credit scene?
No. Quick Change has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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