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?”
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.
Top Cast
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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
David Wohl
Attorney Caldwell
James Harper
Lt. Laster
John Lafayette
Sgt. Phillips
Jim J. Bullock
The Psychic
Diana Chesney
Mrs. Wetherspoon
Joe Flood
Mac the Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Switch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.5M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Plus, Beco Films, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Henry Mancini
Dick Bush
Robert Pergament
Tony Adams, Arnon Milchan, Patrick Wachsberger
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Adams
Producer
Robert Pergament
Editor
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Blake Edwards
Director
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Rodger Maus
Production Design
Michael Owens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joe Dunne
Stunt Coordinator
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Switch?
Switch was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in Switch?
The principal cast of Switch includes Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Roberts.
When was Switch released and how long is it?
Switch was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Switch make at the box office?
Switch grossed $15.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Switch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Switch was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Switch?
Switch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).