Cast
Kathleen Turner
as Christy Colleran
Burt Reynolds
as John L. Sullivan IV
Christopher Reeve
as Blaine Bingham
Ned Beatty
as Roy Ridnitz
Henry Gibson
as Ike Roscoe
George Newbern
as Siegenthaler
Al Waxman
as Berger
Ken James
as Warden Terwilliger
Barry Flatman
as Zaks
Ted Simonett
as Tillinger
Anthony Sherwood
as Carvalho
Joe Silver
as Mordsini
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Switching Channels?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Switching Channels (1988).
What is Switching Channels about?▼
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
Who directed Switching Channels?▼
Switching Channels was directed by Ted Kotcheff and released in 1988. It is a comedy film.
How long is Switching Channels?▼
Switching Channels has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Switching Channels?▼
The cast of Switching Channels includes Kathleen Turner as Christy Colleran, Burt Reynolds as John L. Sullivan IV, Christopher Reeve as Blaine Bingham, Ned Beatty as Roy Ridnitz, Henry Gibson as Ike Roscoe and more.
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