The Switch poster

The Switch (2010)

Film · 1h 41m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A whimsical, heartwarming comedy unfolds as a single woman's plan for motherhood takes an unexpected, witty turn.

Feel-good and romantic, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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The Switch parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is The Switch about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byWill Speck, Josh Gordon
StarringJennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Thomas Robinson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis

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