The Change-Up movie poster

The Change-Up

"Who says men can't change?"

August 5, 2011 1h 52m 6.2/10 (2,895 votes)

Originally released in 2011. The Change-Up is a comedy film. directed by David Dobkin.

Starring Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, and Leslie Mann

Synopsis

Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave thinks Mitch’s stress-free playboy life without obligation or consequence is the real dream come true. One fateful drunken night, they both admit that they wish they had the other’s life while peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes. The next morning, they wake up, hungover, in each other’s bodies! With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (2,895 votes)
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Budget $52M Production budget
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Box Office $75.5M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$52,000,000
Revenue
$75,500,000

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • Relativity Media
  • Original Film
  • Big Kid Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Change-Up about?

Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave thinks Mitch’s ...

Who directed The Change-Up?

The Change-Up was directed by David Dobkin.

How long is The Change-Up?

The Change-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was The Change-Up released?

The Change-Up was released on August 5, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Change-Up?

The main cast of The Change-Up includes Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin.

Is The Change-Up worth watching?

The Change-Up has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 2,895 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.