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The Switch

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
108K
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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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ComedyDramaRomance
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.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
108K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Josh Gordon
    • Will Speck
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Eugenides(based on the short story "Baster" by)
    • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Jason Bateman
    • Patrick Wilson
  • Directors
    • Josh Gordon
    • Will Speck
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Eugenides(based on the short story "Baster" by)
    • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Jason Bateman
    • Patrick Wilson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 168User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos13

    The Switch: International Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    Watch The Switch: International Trailer
    The Switch
    Trailer 2:32
    Watch The Switch
    The Switch -- "Home Baster"
    Clip 0:49
    Watch The Switch -- "Home Baster"
    The Switch -- "Fresh"
    Clip 0:50
    Watch The Switch -- "Fresh"
    The Switch -- "Duck Tales"
    Clip 1:01
    Watch The Switch -- "Duck Tales"
    The Switch – "Buzzkill”
    Clip 0:40
    Watch The Switch – "Buzzkill”
    The Switch: "In the Market"
    Clip 0:50
    Watch The Switch: "In the Market"
    The Switch: Fresh
    Clip 0:50
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    The Switch: Duck Tales
    Clip 1:01
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    The Switch: Buzzkill
    Clip 0:40
    Watch The Switch: Buzzkill
    The Switch: Man And Kayak (Deleted Scene Exclusive Clip)
    Clip 1:01
    Watch The Switch: Man And Kayak (Deleted Scene Exclusive Clip)
    The Switch: Home Baster
    Clip 0:50
    Watch The Switch: Home Baster

    Photos119

    Jeff Goldblum and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Jason Bateman and Patrick Wilson in The Switch (2010)
    Jason Bateman and Thomas Robinson in The Switch (2010)
    Jason Bateman and Thomas Robinson in The Switch (2010)
    Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Juliette Lewis and Jason Bateman in The Switch (2010)
    Juliette Lewis in The Switch (2010)
    Juliette Lewis and Patrick Wilson in The Switch (2010)
    Patrick Wilson in The Switch (2010)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Kassie Larson
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Wally Mars
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Roland
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Leonard
    Victor Pagan
    • Knit Hat Guy
    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(based on the short story "Baster" by)
      • Allan Loeb(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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

    User reviews168

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    5/10
    pleasantly surprised
    well, I rented this film only because it was the only one that I hadn't see from redbox. I usually do not like Jennifer Aniston in anything but the TV show Friends, and quite honestly she wasn't great but she certainly did not 'sneeze on the buffet'. It was Jason Bateman that really carried this film. He's a very under-rated actor. The film is about friend of the opposite sex, with one, the male of course, having more feelings than the other. When he finds out that she wants to have a baby and is looking for the perfect man for his sperm, he's hurt cause she didn't pick him. The film really explores parenthood in the modern age and also dynamics of friends, and even fatherhood. It's a comedy, but it has many dramatic and poignant elements to it. I'd recommend it.
    helpful•25
    15
    • almamoyamoon
    • Apr 15, 2011

    FAQ1

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

    Details

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    • 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
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    Box office

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    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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