Switching Channels
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
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Where can I watch Switching Channels in the United States?
Switching Channels is available to stream on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Switching Channels for free?
Switching Channels streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Switching Channels?
Switching Channels scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Switching Channels?
Switching Channels stars Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, and Henry Gibson. Ted Kotcheff is the director.
How long is Switching Channels?
Switching Channels runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did Switching Channels come out?
Switching Channels was released on March 5, 1988.
Which studio made Switching Channels?
Switching Channels was produced by TriStar Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Switching Channels?
Switching Channels was made on a budget of $18,000,000.
How much did Switching Channels make at the box office?
Switching Channels grossed $9,129,999 worldwide, against a budget of $18,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.