Changeling
“To find her son, she did what no one else dared.”
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.
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"That Is Not My Son" SceneOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-12-28
Top Cast
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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
Gattlin Griffith
Walter Collins
Michelle Gunn
Sandy
Jan Devereaux
Operator
Erica Grant
Operator
Antonia Bennett
Operator
Kerri Randles
Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$113.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.06x
+$58.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Michael Straczynski
- Original Score
- Clint Eastwood
- Original Title
- Changeling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $113.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
J. Michael Straczynski
Clint Eastwood
Tom Stern
Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach
Ron Howard, Robert Lorenz, Brian Grazer, Audrey Chon, Clint Eastwood
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Robert Lorenz
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Joel Cox
Editor
Gary D. Roach
Editor
James J. Murakami
Production Design
Tom Stern
Director of Photography
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Owens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Geoffrey Hancock
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Freund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Clint Eastwood
Original Music Composer
J. Michael Straczynski
Writer
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Changeling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Changeling about?
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.
Who directed Changeling?
Changeling was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Changeling?
The principal cast of Changeling includes Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly, Colm Feore.
When was Changeling released and how long is it?
Changeling was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Changeling?
Changeling had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $113.4M at the worldwide box office (2.06 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Changeling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Changeling was composed by Clint Eastwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Changeling?
Changeling holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).