The Switch (2010 film)
2010 film by Josh Gordon and Will Speck / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Switch is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon. Based on a screenplay written by Allan Loeb, the film, formerly titled The Baster,[3] was inspired by the short story "Baster" by Jeffrey Eugenides. This was originally published in The New Yorker in 1996.[4][5] The film stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and child actor Thomas Robinson. Patrick Wilson, Juliette Lewis, and Jeff Goldblum appear in key supporting roles.
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Directed by | |
Screenplay by | Allan Loeb |
Based on | "Baster" by Jeffrey Eugenides |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Jess Hall |
Edited by | John Axelrad |
Music by | Alex Wurman |
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Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $19 million[1] |
Box office | $49.9 million[2] |
Filming began and took place in 2009.[6] Upon its release, The Switch received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its premise and the performances of its cast, but felt that the plot was formulaic.
This was the final Miramax Films movie to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures during the Disney ownership before Disney sold Miramax to Filmyard Holdings on December 3, 2010.