Switching Channels
“There's a lot more going on around here than news, weather, and sports.”
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
Where to watch Switching Channels in United States
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Where is Switching Channels streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, FlixOlé, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Switching Channels
Switching Channels is a 1988 English-language comedy film directed by Ted Kotcheff. The cast is led by Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Switching Channels was produced by TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 5, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Writers
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds
- Release date
- March 5, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures
Switching Channels cast & crew
Switching Channels was directed by Ted Kotcheff and written by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, and Jonathan Reynolds.
The cast features Kathleen Turner as Christy Colleran, Burt Reynolds as John L. Sullivan IV, Christopher Reeve as Blaine Bingham, Ned Beatty as Roy Ridnitz, Henry Gibson as Ike Roscoe, and George Newbern as Siegenthaler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by François Protat, and it was produced by Martin Ransohoff and Don Carmody.
Is Switching Channels worth watching?
Switching Channels holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Switching Channels is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Switching Channels
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Cast of Switching Channels
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
Switching Channels — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Switching Channels in United States?
Switching Channels is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Switching Channels on Tubi TV?
Yes — Switching Channels is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Switching Channels in?
Switching Channels is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Switching Channels?
Switching Channels runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Switching Channels rated?
Switching Channels is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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