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Switch (1991) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 267 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Released
May 10, 1991
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 267 votes
Director
Blake Edwards
Starring
Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Fantasy and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Switch?
Switch is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Switch rated?
Switch is rated R in the US.
Is Switch a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Fantasy and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Switch?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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