The Change-Up
2011, English. Directed by David Dobkin.
Who says men can't change?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 3,091 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Change-Up
The Change-Up is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- David DobkinDirector
- Jason BatemanDave Lockwood
- Ryan ReynoldsMitch Planko
- Leslie MannJamie Lockwood
- Olivia WildeSabrina McArdle
- Alan ArkinMitch's Dad
- Gregory ItzinFlemming Steel
- Mircea MonroeTatiana
- Sydney RouviereCara Lockwood
- Matthew CornwellParks Foreman
- Craig BierkoValtan
- TJ HassanKinkabe Lawyer
- Ned SchmidtkeTed Norton
Details
- Released
- 5 August 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
- Budget
- $52M
- Box office
- $76M
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The Change-Up: quick answers
Is The Change-Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 3,091 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Change-Up?
The Change-Up runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Change-Up have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Change-Up has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Change-Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Change-Up is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Change-Up on?
The Change-Up is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Change-Up?
If you liked The Change-Up, try Grown Ups, Step Brothers, Envy.
Who directed The Change-Up?
The Change-Up (2011) was directed by David Dobkin and stars Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann.