Switch (1991)
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33% of critics liked it
(18 reviews) -
45% of users liked it
(6,840 ratings)
Ellen Barkin stars in this mystical comedy about a detestable male chauvinist temporarily reincarnated into the body of a woman. Steve Brooks (Perry King) foolishly accepts an invite for an evening of debauchery from three former girlfriends, and thinks he's got it made when he shows up to find… More Ellen Barkin stars in this mystical comedy about a detestable male chauvinist temporarily reincarnated into the body of a woman. Steve Brooks (Perry King) foolishly accepts an invite for an evening of debauchery from three former girlfriends, and thinks he's got it made when he shows up to find them waiting for him in a hot tub. Eager to exact revenge on the scoundrel, the women proceed to drown him, and Steve is cast into a purgatory in which two unseen voices are deciding whether to send him to heaven or hell. Steve is given one chance to save himself from damnation -- if he can find a woman alive who actually liked him. To complicate his task and teach him a lesson, Steve is reincarnated as a sexy woman (Barkin), just the type who would have been the target of his cheesy advances. Sloppily adjusting to his new body, Steve (now Barkin) tells people he is the sister of the missing Steve Brooks, and begins working at his old advertising agency as a means toward completing his arduous task. As Steve's sister, he also enlists the help of his best friend, Walter (Jimmy Smits), despite the complication that Walter is noticeably attracted to the woman he has become. Steve's homophobia -- and several of his other hateful traits -- are put to the test. ~ Derek Armstrong, Rovi
- Directed By
- Blake Edwards
- Written By
- Blake Edwards
- Genres
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- May 10, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Fascinating mix of comedy, gender bending, feminism and fantasy.
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Blake Edwards' inventive take on gender
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Funny, and ultimatelty romantic. Barkin is a riot!
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Typical late-in-the-day Edwards desperation
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
another tepid attempt by Edwards to recapture his comic edge
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Cast
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Ellen Barkin
as Amanda Brooks
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Jimmy Smits
as Walter Stone
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JoBeth Williams
as Margo Brofman
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Lorraine Bracco
as Sheila Faxton
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Perry King
as Steve Brooks
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Tony Roberts
as Arnold Friedkin
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Lysette Anthony
as Liz
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Bruce Payne
as Devil
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Victoria Mahoney
as Felicia
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Basil Hoffman
as Higgins
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Catherine Keener
as Steve's Secretary
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Kevin Kilner
as Dan Jones
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Rick Aiello
as Wiseguy at Duke's
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Helena Apothaker
as Gay Club Waitress
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Michael Badalucco
as Hard Hat
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Greg Barnett
as Thug at Duke's
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Ross Brittain
as Morning DJ
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Jim J. Bullock
as The Psychic
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Dena Burton
as Party Guest
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Diana Chesney
as Mrs. Wetherspoon
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Patricia Clipper
as Girl in Elevator
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Robert Clotworthy
as Bailiff
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Linda Dona
as Gay Club Patron
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Robert Elias
as Photographer
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Lou Eppolito
as Al the Guard
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Joe Flood
as Mac the Guard
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Yvette Freeman
as Mae the Maid
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David Gale
as Doctor
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Linda Gary
as God
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Tony Genaro
as Mental Patient
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Teri Gold
as F&B Model
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Jay R. Goldenberg
as Sardi's Maitre d'
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James Harper
as Lieutenant Laster
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Ben Hartigan
as Minister
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Jessie Jones
as Arnold's Secretary
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John La Fayette
as Sgt. Phillips
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Tracy Lambert
as Store Model
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Mindy Lawson
as F&B Model
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Téa Leoni
as Dream Girl
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Lily Mariye
as Nurse
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Karen Medak
as Saleswoman
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Faith Minton
as Nancy the Bouncer
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Jacquelyn Rene Moen
as Girl at City Grille
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Virginia Morris
as Assistant District Attorney
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Marti Muller
as Woman Client
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Jennie Nauman
as Party Guest
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Kimberly Oja
as F&B Model
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Molly Okuneff
as Little Girl
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Dennis Paladino
as Duke
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F. William Parker
as Barber
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Richard Provost
as God
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Annette Quinn
as Party Guest
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Michelle Reese
as Party Guest
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Barbara Schillaci
as Mental Patient
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William Shockley
as Party Guest
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Alana Silvani
as Girl at City Grille
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Elena Statheros
as Girl at Aiko's
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Savant Tanney
as Judge Harcrow
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Robert Towers
as Mental Patient
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Emma Walton
as Fur Protestor
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David Wohl
as Attorney Caldwell
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Michelle Wong
as Photo Assistant
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Rebecca Wood
as Gay Club Patron
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Fred Lerner
as Thug at Duke's
- Lauren Lloyd
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Taunie Vrenon
as Store Model
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Jim Lovelett
as Jogger
