Switch
"Steve and Walter used to have a preference for blondes. Then Steve was murdered... and came back as one. Will being a woman make him a better man?"
Originally released in 1991. Switch is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Blake Edwards.
Starring Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, and JoBeth Williams
Synopsis
Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil. But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (250 votes)
Box Office
$15.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $15,545,943
Production Companies
- Cinema Plus
- Beco Films
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switch about?
Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a si...
Who directed Switch?
Switch was directed by Blake Edwards.
How long is Switch?
Switch has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Switch released?
Switch was released on May 10, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Switch?
The main cast of Switch includes Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Roberts.
Is Switch worth watching?
Switch has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 250 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.