Switching Channels
“There's a lot more going on around here than news, weather, and sports.”
Synopsis
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Movie Promo for Switching Channels
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-15
Top Cast
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Kathleen Turner
Christy Colleran
Burt Reynolds
John L. Sullivan IV
Christopher Reeve
Blaine Bingham
Ned Beatty
Roy Ridnitz
Henry Gibson
Ike Roscoe
George Newbern
Siegenthaler
Al Waxman
Berger
Ken James
Warden Terwilliger
Barry Flatman
Zaks
Ted Simonett
Tillinger
Anthony Sherwood
Carvalho
Joe Silver
Mordsini
Charles Kimbrough
The Governor
Allan Royal
Obregon
Andre Mayers
Jesse
Bill Randolph
Eric
Monica Parker
Jessica
Fiona Reid
Pamela Farbrother
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.51x
-$8.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Reynolds
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Switching Channels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Jonathan Reynolds, Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Michel Legrand
François Protat
Thom Noble
Don Carmody, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Jonathan Reynolds
Screenplay
Dwayne McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Mary E. McLeod
Costume Design
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Thom Noble
Editor
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
François Protat
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switching Channels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Switching Channels about?
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
Who directed Switching Channels?
Switching Channels was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Switching Channels?
The principal cast of Switching Channels includes Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson.
When was Switching Channels released and how long is it?
Switching Channels was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Switching Channels?
Switching Channels had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $9.1M at the worldwide box office (0.51 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Switching Channels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Switching Channels was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Switching Channels?
Switching Channels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).