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Changeling

2008·Movie·R·142 min·7.6(4,498)

To find her son, she did what no one else dared.

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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Where to watch Changeling in United States

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Where is Changeling streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Changeling

Changeling is a 2008 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 4500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Changeling was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Relativity Media and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $113 million worldwide.

Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
J. Michael Straczynski
Release date
October 24, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$113 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media
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Changeling cast & crew

Changeling was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by J. Michael Straczynski.

The cast features Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, John Malkovich as Rev. Gustav Briegleb, Jeffrey Donovan as Captain J.J. Jones, Michael Kelly as Detective Lester Ybarra, Colm Feore as Chief James E. Davis, and Jason Butler Harner as Gordon Northcott.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clint Eastwood, cinematography is by Tom Stern, and it was produced by Ron Howard and Robert Lorenz.

Is Changeling worth watching?

Changeling holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 4,498 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Changeling is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Changeling

Changeling isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Changeling

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Christine Collins

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Rev. Gustav Briegleb

Jeffrey Donovan

Jeffrey Donovan

Captain J.J. Jones

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Detective Lester Ybarra

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Chief James E. Davis

Jason Butler Harner

Jason Butler Harner

Gordon Northcott

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Carol Dexter

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

S.S. Hahn

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Dr. Jonathan Steele

Frank Wood

Frank Wood

Ben Harris

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Dr. Earl W. Tarr

Reed Birney

Reed Birney

Mayor Cryer

Changeling — FAQs

Where can I watch Changeling in United States?

Changeling is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Changeling in?

Changeling is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Changeling?

Changeling runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

What is Changeling rated?

Changeling is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 4,498 ratings.

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