The Switch (2010)

★ 6.2 1h 41m 2,056 votes IMDb
Comedy Drama Romance
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Kassie is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have a baby – even if it means doing it herself… with a little help from a charming sperm donor. But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later… when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie’s cute, though slightly neurotic, son.

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Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston as Kassie Larson Age 57 · Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress and producer. She rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004, fo...
Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman as Wally Mars Age 57 · Rye, New York, USA Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix...
Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson as Roland Age 53 · Norfolk, Virginia, USA Patrick Joseph Wilson (born July 3, 1973) is an American actor, director, and singer. He began his career in 1995, starring in Broadway musicals. He is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his roles in T...
Thomas Robinson
Thomas Robinson as Sebastian Age 24 · United States Thomas Robinson is an actor, known for The Switch (2010), Tomorrowland (2015) and The Protector (2011)..
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum as Leonard Age 73 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an American actor and musician. He has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of his era, such as Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (199...
Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis as Debbie Age 53 · Los Angeles, California, USA Juliette Lake Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her portrayals of offbeat characters, often in films with dark themes. Lewis became an "it girl" of America...
Director Josh Gordon
Cast Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Thomas Robinson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis, Victor Pagan, Todd Louiso, Scott Elrod, Kelli Barrett

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Kamurai 7/10 Jan 12, 2021
Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend.

While the movie has the appropriate seriousness for a family reconnection, it is rather filled with humor, be it some is situational and goes quite a length to deliver a joke. It makes for a better drama than a comedy, but that sort of thing is bound to happen when the movie rides the line.

I'm not a fan of Jennifer Aniston, but the role feels more whiner-baby than her usual fair. I am a fan of Jason Bateman, and I think he nails when to be funny, absurd, neurotic, or serious.

For a movie about swapping sperm samples, it really is a powerful story. That family reconnection trope is excellent even without the absurdity of the premise.

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