Movie

Changeling

“To find her son, she did what no one else dared.”

★ 7.6(4,488)20082h 22m

Changeling is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Clint Eastwood
Release date: 2008-10-24
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: English
Box office: $113,400,000
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Changeling — trailer

About Changeling

Changeling is a 2008 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich and Jeffrey Donovan. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 4,488 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Changeling in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Los Angeles, 1928. When single mother Christine Collins leaves for work, her son vanishes without a trace. Five months later, the police reunite mother and son. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn't her child, her quest for truth exposes a world of corruption.

Cast

Angelina Jolie

Christine Collins

John Malkovich

Rev. Gustav Briegleb

Jeffrey Donovan

Captain J.J. Jones

Michael Kelly

Detective Lester Ybarra

Colm Feore

Chief James E. Davis

Jason Butler Harner

Gordon Northcott

Amy Ryan

Carol Dexter

Geoff Pierson

S.S. Hahn

Denis O'Hare

Dr. Jonathan Steele

Frank Wood

Ben Harris

Peter Gerety

Dr. Earl W. Tarr

Reed Birney

Mayor Cryer

Themes & keywords

biographybased on true storyclergymanchild in perilpolice corruptionlos angeles, californiasingle motherstreet urchinmissing childmental asylummental hospitalshock treatment1920smissing sonmother son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Changeling in United States?+

In United States, Changeling is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Changeling on Netflix?+

Changeling is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Changeling?+

Changeling has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

Who stars in Changeling?+

Changeling stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly and Colm Feore.

When did Changeling come out?+

Changeling is a 2008 movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

What genre is Changeling?+

Changeling is Crime, Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed Changeling?+

Changeling was directed by Clint Eastwood.