Switching Channels
1988, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
There's a lot more going on around here than news, weather, and sports.
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Switching Channels
Switching Channels isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ted KotcheffDirector
- Kathleen TurnerChristy Colleran
- Burt ReynoldsJohn L. Sullivan IV
- Christopher ReeveBlaine Bingham
- Ned BeattyRoy Ridnitz
- Henry GibsonIke Roscoe
- George NewbernSiegenthaler
- Al WaxmanBerger
- Ken JamesWarden Terwilliger
- Barry FlatmanZaks
- Ted SimonettTillinger
- Anthony SherwoodCarvalho
- Joe SilverMordsini
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $9.1M
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What Switching Channels is based on
Switching Channels is based on The Front Page (1928) by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht.
1928
The Front Page
By Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht
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Switching Channels: quick answers
Is Switching Channels worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Switching Channels?
Switching Channels runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Switching Channels have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Switching Channels. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Switching Channels parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Switching Channels is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Switching Channels on?
Switching Channels isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Switching Channels?
If you liked Switching Channels, try Soapdish, Broadcast News, Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
Who directed Switching Channels?
Switching Channels (1988) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve.
What is Switching Channels based on?
Switching Channels is based on The Front Page (1928) by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht.