A Saintly Switch
“Game Day for Sara. Mother's Day for Dan.”
Synopsis
The story is about a married couple with children on the verge of divorce. Their imminent divorce, like many, is due to their mutual lack of respect and compassion for each other and the effect it has on their children. When the family makes a traumatic move to New Orleans they move into an old, Victorian home. There, in the attic, the children think they have found the "magic" to solve their parent's problems. The children accidentally manage to switch the souls of their parents. Now the wife must face the perils of the lockeroom and pressures as family breadwinner and the husband must face pregnancy and bond with his children. Newfound respect and appreciation is gained as the couple finally find out what it's like to walk in the other person's shoes.
Top Cast
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Vivica A. Fox
Sara Anderson
David Alan Grier
Dan Anderson
Al Waxman
Coach Beasily
Scott Cumberbatch
Clarke
Shadia Simmons
Annette Anderson
David Keeley
Otis
Rue McClanahan
Aunt Fanny
Frank Welker
Voltaire (voice)
Louise Stratten
Kimberly
Mark Lutz
Morton Wagner
Jeffrey Knight
Howard
Scott Wickware
Coach Barker
John Boylan
Principal Wilby
Joe Sabatino
Davenport
Alex Campbell
Billy
Joe Bostick
Reilly
Rodger Barton
Coach Perrino
John Jarvis
Dr. Davis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Hampton, Haris Orkin
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- A Saintly Switch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bogdanovich
Sally Hampton, Haris Orkin
Terence Blanchard
James Gardner
David Baxter
Sally Hampton, Iain Paterson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Sally Hampton
Writer
Haris Orkin
Writer
Sally Hampton
Producer
Iain Paterson
Producer
David Baxter
Editor
Susan Longmire
Production Design
James Gardner
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Saintly Switch
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What is A Saintly Switch about?
The story is about a married couple with children on the verge of divorce. Their imminent divorce, like many, is due to their mutual lack of respect and compassion for each other and the effect it has on their children. When the family makes a traumatic move to New Orleans they move into an old, Victorian home. There, in the attic, the children think they have found the "magic" to solve their parent's problems. The children accidentally manage to switch the souls of their parents. Now the wife must face the perils of the lockeroom and pressures as family breadwinner and the husband must face pregnancy and bond with his children. Newfound respect and appreciation is gained as the couple finally find out what it's like to walk in the other person's shoes.
Who directed A Saintly Switch?
A Saintly Switch was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Who stars in A Saintly Switch?
The principal cast of A Saintly Switch includes Vivica A. Fox, David Alan Grier, Al Waxman, Scott Cumberbatch, Shadia Simmons.
When was A Saintly Switch released and how long is it?
A Saintly Switch was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Saintly Switch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Saintly Switch was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Saintly Switch?
A Saintly Switch holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).