The Changeling
“Whatever you do… Don't go into the attic”
Synopsis
After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Changeling (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-20
Top Cast
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George C. Scott
John Russell
Trish Van Devere
Claire Norman
Melvyn Douglas
Senator Carmichael
John Colicos
Captain DeWitt
Barry Morse
Parapsychologist
Madeleine Sherwood
Mrs. Norman
Helen Burns
Leah Harmon
Eric Christmas
Albert Harmon
Frances Hyland
Mrs. Grey
Ruth Springford
Minnie Huxley
James B. Douglas
Eugene Carmichael
J. Kenneth Campbell
Security Guard
Roberta Maxwell
Eva Lingstrom
Bernard Behrens
Robert Lingstrom
Jean Marsh
Joanna Russell
Chris Gampel
Mr. Tuttle
Voldi Way
Joseph Carmichael
Michelle Martin
Kathy Russell
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.58x
+$4.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gray, Diana Maddox
- Original Score
- Rick Wilkins, Howard Blake
- Original Title
- The Changeling
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $7.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Chessman Park Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
William Gray, Diana Maddox, Russell Hunter
Rick Wilkins, Howard Blake
John Coquillon, Ted Voigtlander
Lilla Pedersen
Joel B. Michaels, Andrew G. Vajna, Garth Drabinsky, Mario Kassar
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Medak
Director
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
William Gray
Screenplay
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Rick Wilkins
Original Music Composer
Garth Drabinsky
Producer
Diana Maddox
Screenplay
Lilla Pedersen
Editor
Howard Blake
Original Music Composer
Roberta Weiner
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Changeling
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What is The Changeling about?
After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.
Who directed The Changeling?
The Changeling was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in The Changeling?
The principal cast of The Changeling includes George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, John Colicos, Barry Morse.
When was The Changeling released and how long is it?
The Changeling was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Changeling?
The Changeling had a reported production budget of $7.6M and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (1.58 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Changeling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Changeling was composed by Rick Wilkins, Howard Blake.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Changeling?
The Changeling holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).