Switch movie poster

Switch

June 6, 2011 1h 44m 5.9/10 (116 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Switch is a crime/action film. directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer.

Starring Éric Cantona, Karine Vanasse, and Mehdi Nebbou

Synopsis

In Montreal, the unemployed fashion designer Sophie Malaterre is shown a website, switch.com, where it is possible to switch houses with a stranger for vacation. Sophie seeks an apartment in Paris nearby the Eiffel Tower that belongs to Bénédicte Serteaux and they change apartments. Sophie arrives in Paris on Saturday morning. The next morning, policemen break in the apartment and arrest Sophie while she is having a bath. Detective Damien Forgeat interrogates Sophie believing that she is Bénédicte and she learns that a beheaded body was found in her room and all evidence of her life has been deleted.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (116 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • France 2 Cinéma
  • Pathé
  • Carcharodon
  • L&G
  • Jouror Productions
  • Tercera Prod

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switch about?

In Montreal, the unemployed fashion designer Sophie Malaterre is shown a website, switch.com, where it is possible to switch houses with a stranger for vacation. Sophie seeks an apartment in Paris ...

Who directed Switch?

Switch was directed by Frédéric Schoendoerffer.

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 June 6, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Switch?

The main cast of Switch includes Éric Cantona, Karine Vanasse, Mehdi Nebbou, Aurélien Recoing, Karina Testa.

Is Switch worth watching?

Switch has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.