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The Switch

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
118K
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Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
An unmarried 40-year-old woman turns to a turkey baster in order to become pregnant. Seven years later, she reunites with her best friend, who has been living with a secret: he replaced her preferred sperm sample with his own.
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Seven years after the fact, a man comes to the realization that he was the sperm donor for his best friend's boy.Seven years after the fact, a man comes to the realization that he was the sperm donor for his best friend's boy.Seven years after the fact, a man comes to the realization that he was the sperm donor for his best friend's boy.

  • Directors
    • Josh Gordon
    • Will Speck
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Eugenides
    • Allan Loeb
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Jason Bateman
    • Patrick Wilson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    118K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Josh Gordon
      • Will Speck
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Eugenides
      • Allan Loeb
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Jason Bateman
      • Patrick Wilson
    • 192User reviews
    • 173Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Videos13

    The Switch: International Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    The Switch: International Trailer
    The Switch
    Trailer 2:32
    The Switch
    The Switch
    Trailer 2:32
    The Switch
    The Switch -- "Home Baster"
    Clip 0:49
    The Switch -- "Home Baster"
    The Switch -- "Fresh"
    Clip 0:50
    The Switch -- "Fresh"
    The Switch -- "Duck Tales"
    Clip 1:01
    The Switch -- "Duck Tales"
    The Switch – "Buzzkill”
    Clip 0:40
    The Switch – "Buzzkill”

    Photos186

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    Top Cast37

    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Kassie Larson
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Wally Mars
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Roland
    Victor Pagan
    • Knit Hat Guy
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Leonard
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Debbie
    Todd Louiso
    Todd Louiso
    • Artie
    Scott Elrod
    Scott Elrod
    • Declan
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    • Party Guest
    Kelli Barrett
    Kelli Barrett
    • Roland's Wife Jessica
    Jeremy Mohler
    • Party Guest 2
    • (as Jeremy J. Mohler)
    Will Swenson
    Will Swenson
    • Actor on Stage
    Edward James Hyland
    Edward James Hyland
    • Man in Theater
    Caroline Dhavernas
    Caroline Dhavernas
    • Pauline
    Brian Podnos
    • Waiter
    Thomas Robinson
    Thomas Robinson
    • Sebastian
    Carmen M. Herlihy
    • Woman on Bus
    Lily Pilblad
    Lily Pilblad
    • Girl at Pizzeria
    • (as Lily Pilbald)
    • Directors
      • Josh Gordon
      • Will Speck
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Eugenides
      • Allan Loeb
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews192

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Diane Sawyer was apparently perfectly happy for her image to be used in Jason Bateman's masturbation scene.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the final barbecue scene, Wally is seen using a gas grill, as evident by the burner knobs. After walking in the house, he speaks of charcoal and lighter fluid, which are completely unnecessary when using a gas grill.
    • Quotes
      • [first lines]
      • Wally Mars: Look at us. Running around, always rushed, always late. I guess that's why they call it the human race. What we crave most in this world is connection. For some people it happens at first site. It's when you know, you know. It's fate working its magic. And that's great for them. They get to live in a pop song; ride the express train. But that's not the way it really works. For the rest of us it's a bit less romantic. It's complicated and it's messy. It's about horrible timing and fumbled opportunities. And not being able to say what you need to say when you need to say it. At least, that's the way it was for me.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Hot Tub Time Machine/Chloe/How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Instant Replay
      Written by Dan Hartman
      Performed by Dan Hartman
      Courtesy of Epic Records
      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

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    FAQ1

    • Why didn't Kassie just have sex with Wally or Roland or whomever she wanted to have the baby with?

    Details

    • Release date
      • August 20, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Baster
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mandate Pictures
      • Bona Fide Productions
      • Echo Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,779,426
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,436,713
      • Aug 22, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,843,011
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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