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Changeling (2008)

โ€œTo find her son, she did what no one else dared.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 4,605 votes 2h 22m r DramaCrimeMystery

#18 of 219 films from 2008 #608 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by J. Michael Straczynski

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Overview

Los Angeles, 1928. When single mother Christine Collins leaves for work, her son vanishes without a trace. Five months later, the police reunite mother and son. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn't her child, her quest for truth exposes a world of corruption.

Cast

Angelina Jolieas Christine Collins
John Malkovichas Rev. Gustav Briegleb
Jeffrey Donovanas Captain J.J. Jones
Michael Kellyas Detective Lester Ybarra
Colm Feoreas Chief James E. Davis
Jason Butler Harneras Gordon Northcott
Amy Ryanas Carol Dexter
Geoff Piersonas S.S. Hahn
Denis O'Hareas Dr. Jonathan Steele
Frank Woodas Ben Harris
Peter Geretyas Dr. Earl W. Tarr
Reed Birneyas Mayor Cryer
Gattlin Griffithas Walter Collins
Michelle Gunnas Sandy

Facts

Release dateOctober 24, 2008
Runtime142 min (2h 22m) โ€” longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$113,400,000 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0824747

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Questions

How long is Changeling?
Changeling runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Is Changeling worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 4,605 votes, which places it #18 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 92%) and #608 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Changeling?
Changeling was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Changeling?
Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins; John Malkovich as Rev. Gustav Briegleb; Jeffrey Donovan as Captain J.J. Jones; Michael Kelly as Detective Lester Ybarra; Colm Feore as Chief James E. Davis; Jason Butler Harner as Gordon Northcott.
What is Changeling rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Changeling?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17140.

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