Switching Channels (movie 1988) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Comedy

6+•Mar 5, 1988•USA•1h 45m

Director: Ted Kotcheff

Budget: 18 000 000 $•Domestic: 9 129 999 $

Language English

NMTW 60% Mixed

3 nominations

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Budget:	18 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	9 129 999 $
Worldwide Box Office:	9 129 999 $
Profit:	−8 870 001 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	6+
MPAA rating:	PG
NMTW Rating:	60% Mixed
Length:	1 h 45 min

Description:

This drama centers on an ex-couple working in the demanding world of television news. The main character, a veteran news executive, creates a complicated plan to reconnect with his former anchorwoman wife by developing an important story that requires them to collaborate. As they work together, old emotions resurface, exposing their unresolved feelings and shared goals. The film examines forgiveness, personal development, and the potential for love to heal, set against the backdrop of a competitive newsroom. It's a character-driven story exploring trust, vulnerability, and the possibility of reconciliation in a high-stakes environment.