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The Changeover

  • 20172017
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.5K
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Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Spall, Lucy Lawless, Erana James, and Benji Purchase in The Changeover (2017)
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  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Thriller

Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who threatens her family.Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who threatens her family.Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who threatens her family.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Miranda Harcourt
    • Stuart McKenzie
  • Writers
    • Margaret Mahy(novel)
    • Stuart McKenzie(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Spall
    • Melanie Lynskey
    • Lucy Lawless
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Miranda Harcourt
    • Stuart McKenzie
  • Writers
    • Margaret Mahy(novel)
    • Stuart McKenzie(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Spall
    • Melanie Lynskey
    • Lucy Lawless
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    • 45User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos2

    The Changeover
    Trailer 2:03
    The Changeover
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    Photos29

    Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Spall, Lucy Lawless, Margaret Mahy, and Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Spall, Lucy Lawless, Margaret Mahy, and Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Erana James and Benji Purchase in The Changeover (2017)
    Melanie Lynskey and Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Nicholas Galitzine and Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Lucy Lawless in The Changeover (2017)
    Nicholas Galitzine and Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Erana James in The Changeover (2017)
    Kate Harcourt in The Changeover (2017)
    Melanie Lynskey in The Changeover (2017)
    Nicholas Galitzine in The Changeover (2017)
    Erana James and Benji Purchase in The Changeover (2017)

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    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Carmody Braqueas Carmody Braque…
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Kate Chantas Kate Chant
    Lucy Lawless
    Lucy Lawless
    • Miryam Carlisleas Miryam Carlisle
    Nicholas Galitzine
    Nicholas Galitzine
    • Sorensen Carlisleas Sorensen Carlisle
    Erana James
    Erana James
    • Laura Chantas Laura Chant
    Kate Harcourt
    Kate Harcourt
    • Winter Carlisleas Winter Carlisle
    Benji Purchase
    • Jacko Chantas Jacko Chant
    Ella Edward
    • Nicky Greenas Nicky Green
    Thomasin McKenzie
    Thomasin McKenzie
    • Rose Keatonas Rose Keaton
    Claire Van Beek
    Claire Van Beek
    • Police Womanas Police Woman
    Jess Aspinwall
    • Bryanna Taitas Bryanna Tait
    Aryn Azlan
    • Kirsty Leeas Kirsty Lee
    Drew Briceford
    • Eddyas Eddy
    Jonathan Briden
    • Hospital Visitoras Hospital Visitor
    Stephanie Broomhall
    • Young Motheras Young Mother
    Amy Christian
    • Traceyas Tracey
    Joe Fili
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Andrew Foster
    • Surgeonas Surgeon
    • Directors
      • Miranda Harcourt
      • Stuart McKenzie
    • Writers
      • Margaret Mahy(novel)
      • Stuart McKenzie(adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    Based on the Carnegie Medal winning novel by Margeret Mahy. Sixteen year-old Laura Chant lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.
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    • Taglines
      • If You Change Something It Changes You
    • Genres
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Extras for the Bonfire Party scene had to stay on set, repeating the many scenes for over 11 hours
    • Connections
      References The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987)

    User reviews45

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    Top review
    7/10
    Well made film about family and defeating one's demons and controlling your destiny
    McKenzie and Harcourt do an admirable job bringing the novel to a present day setting, with excellent award-winning cinematography. Built on themes of the dangers of 'inviting' trouble upon yourself and/or others, accepting yourself for who you are and the 'magic' within you, and sibling bonds, "The Changeover" is a fine addition to New Zealand's growing film history. Excellent performances are provided by Spall and especially Erana James. James is one to keep and eye on for years to come. It's not among the best of 2017, but it's certainly a well-made film worthy of your time if it sounds like something that might interest you.
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    • Release date
      • February 22, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thoát Xác
    • Filming locations
      • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Firefly Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $112,749
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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