Switching Channels 1988
“There's a lot more going on around here than news, weather, and sports.”
What is Switching Channels?
Switching Channels is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 5, 1988
- Studios
- TriStar Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- TriStar Pictures
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Overview
Switching Channels is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by TriStar Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with a major story.”
- cable television newsroom setting
- retelling of a classic play
- limited plot details available in the source text
Watch it if you are looking for a 1988 American comedy film based on a classic play.
This film carries a PG rating and features a comedic tone.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Switching Channels released?
Switching Channels was released on 03/05/1988 in the US.
What genre is Switching Channels?
It is an American comedy film.
What is the film based on?
It is a cable television newsroom-based retelling of the 1928 play The Front Page, along with previous film adaptations.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Kathleen Turner.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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