The Change-Up (2011)

Who says men can't change?

The Change-Up (2011) poster

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.

Director: David Dobkin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Debney
Cinematography: Eric Alan Edwards
Editing: Lee Haxall, Greg Hayden
Production: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Original Film, Big Kid Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $52M
Box Office: $76M
Original Language: en

Themes

Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy

Keywords

jealousy, bachelor, fountain, sarcasm, wish, slacker, lawyer, co-workers relationship, twins, body-swap, envy, opposites, duringcreditsstinger, aspiring actor, family man

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed The Change-Up?
The Change-Up was directed by David Dobkin.
Who stars in The Change-Up?
The Change-Up stars Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Gregory Itzin.
How long is The Change-Up?
The Change-Up has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Change-Up?
The Change-Up is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Change-Up?
The Change-Up had a budget of $52M.
How much did The Change-Up gross?
The Change-Up grossed $76M worldwide.
Where was The Change-Up produced?
The Change-Up was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Change-Up?
The themes of The Change-Up include: Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy.