The Switch (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Switch is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, starring Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Aniston and Patrick Wilson. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $49.8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Directors
- Josh Gordon and Will Speck
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $19M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Switch About?
The premise of The Switch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four orphaned friends living on the streets of Mumbai unexpectedly find a chance to experience a life of luxury in Los Angeles. Supported by a generous benefactor, they adjust to their new surroundings and face unforeseen difficulties while discovering the complexities of family and belonging in a vibrant new environment. Their resourcefulness and close bond are tested as they navigate this remarkable opportunity.
The Switch Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- boy wears underwear
- sperm donor
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- best friend
- new york city
- male female friendship
- hypochondriac
- neo screwball comedy
- male rear nudity
- man
- romantic comedy
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- sperm
- artificial insemination
- new york
- boy
- party
- masturbation
- chinese restaurant
- subway
- lice
- michigan upper peninsula
- michigan
- picture frame
- love triangle
- tan line
- chick flick
- father
- paternal love
- neurotic
- park
- restaurant
- bus
- aquarium
- drunkenness
- invitation
- confetti
- male female relationship
- family relationships
- little boy
- rock climbing
- single parent
- single mother
- turkey baster
- pregnancy
- based on short story
The Switch Cast
Jeff Goldblum leads the cast, with Jennifer Aniston and Patrick Wilson. Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Josh Gordon -
Co-director Will Speck
More from Josh Gordon and Will Speck
More films directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, best-rated first: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Blades of Glory, Office Christmas Party and Long Distance.
The Switch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Switch 52 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 62% User score
See on TMDB
The Switch Plot Summary
What happens in The Switch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the tale unfolds, the timeline remains deliberately ambiguous, with the series choosing not to clearly outline its chronology. Instead, it cleverly unveils events in a manner that gradually elucidates the timeline as the narrative progresses. Geralt’s extensive journey spans over decades, while Ciri’s experience occurs within weeks, providing a contrasting yet interconnected framework to this mysterious narrative.
The premiere episode, “The End’s Beginning,” opens with Geralt of Rivia, a skilled witcher, as he defeats a kikimora—a terrifying, spider-like creature. Despite their supernatural abilities and long lifespans, witchers like Geralt are often met with disdain from the societies they serve. Mounted on his trusty horse Roach, he travels to the village of Blaviken, intending to claim his bounty for the defeated kikimora.
Full summary
The whole story of The Switch, scene by scene
The Switch Box Office & Budget
The Switch grossed $49.8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $27.8 million came from the US and Canada and $22.1 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$49.8M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $27.8M
- International
- $22.1M
- Budget
- $19M
The Switch Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Switch.
How Well Do You Know The Switch?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character of the film?
Cars in The Switch
13 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Minor role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Background role -
2003 Honda Civic Background role
The Switch Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “A Troca” and “Coincidências do Amor”.
- Also known as
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- A Troca
- Coincidências do Amor
- Une famille très moderne
- Vaihtamalla paranee
- Pappa på burk
- Un pequeño cambio
- 播种爱情
- 精子调包记
- 精求有情人
- The (2010)
- 스위치
- Loco por Ella
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- Baby surprise
- Больше, чем друг
- Umständlich Verliebt
- Due cuori e una provetta
- Sejtcserés támadás
- 换精计划
- Sürpriz Baba
- Tak to się teraz robi
- Пълно за празно
- Záměna
- Δωρητής Σπέρματος
- Schimbul
- אהבה בהחלפה
- Kā tikt pie bērna
- アラフォー女子のベイビー・プラン
- Nepageidaujami genai
- 精選完美男
- Більше, ніж друг
- Un petit canvi
- Zámena
- ปุ๊บปั๊บสลับกิ๊ก
- अदला-बदली
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Switched, Switch and Switch Up.
The Switch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Switch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Switch?
The Switch runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Switch released?
The Switch was released on August 20, 2010.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch was directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck.
More films by Josh Gordon Who is in the cast of The Switch?
The Switch stars Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Aniston and Patrick Wilson, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Switch make at the box office?
The Switch grossed $49.8 million worldwide ($27.8 million domestic, $22.1 million international) on a budget of $19 million.
How is The Switch rated?
The Switch has 52 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Switch have a post-credit scene?
No. The Switch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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