Things Change
“Dealing with the mob is always a gamble.”
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
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Where is Things Change streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Things Change
Things Change is a 1988 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by David Mamet. The cast is led by Don Ameche, Joe Mantegna, Robert Prosky. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Things Change was produced by Columbia Pictures and Filmhaus and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1988, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- David Mamet
- Writers
- David Mamet, Shel Silverstein
- Release date
- October 21, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Filmhaus
Things Change cast & crew
Things Change was directed by David Mamet and written by David Mamet and Shel Silverstein.
The cast features Don Ameche as Gino, Joe Mantegna as Jerry, Robert Prosky as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo, J.J. Johnston as Frankie, Ricky Jay as Mr. Silver, and Mike Nussbaum as Mr. Green.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alaric Jans, cinematography is by Juan Ruiz Anchía, and it was produced by Michael Hausman.
Is Things Change worth watching?
Things Change holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, Things Change is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Things Change
Things Change 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 Things Change
Don Ameche
Gino
Joe Mantegna
Jerry
Robert Prosky
Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
J.J. Johnston
Frankie
Ricky Jay
Mr. Silver
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Green
Jack Wallace
Repair Shop Owner
Dan Conway
Butler
Felicity Huffman
Wheel of Fortune Girl
William H. Macy
Billy Drake
J.T. Walsh
Hotel Manager
Charles Stransky
Scarface
Things Change — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Things Change in United States?
Things Change 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 Things Change in?
Things Change is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Things Change?
Things Change runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Things Change rated?
Things Change is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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