Movie

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?”

★ 5.9(256)19911h 44m

Fantasy Comedy

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Where to watch Switch

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Good to know

Director: Blake Edwards
Release date: 1991-05-10
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $15,545,943
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinema Plus

About Switch

Switch is a 1991 movie in the Fantasy and Comedy genres, directed by Blake Edwards, starring Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits and JoBeth Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 256 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Switch in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ellen Barkin

Amanda Brooks

Jimmy Smits

Walter Stone

JoBeth Williams

Margo Brofman

Lorraine Bracco

Sheila Faxton

Tony Roberts

Arnold Freidkin

Perry King

Steve Brooks

Bruce Payne

The Devil

Lysette Anthony

Liz

Victoria Mahoney

Felicia

Basil Hoffman

Higgins

Catherine Keener

Steve's Secretary (Beth)

Kevin Kilner

Dan Jones

Themes & keywords

dying and deathblackmailredemptionreincarnationrole reversalwomanizergodmurderpurgatorypsychicdeviladvertisingadvertising agencygender swapmale chauvinist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Switch in Mexico?+

Switch is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Switch on Netflix?+

Switch is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Switch?+

Switch has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Switch?+

Switch stars Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco and Tony Roberts.

When did Switch come out?+

Switch is a 1991 movie directed by Blake Edwards.

What genre is Switch?+

Switch is Fantasy and Comedy film.

Who directed Switch?+

Switch was directed by Blake Edwards.