Date and Switch
Two longtime high school friends discover that coming out, first love, and a prom-night deadline can complicate even the strongest pact.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- sincere
- teen movie night
- casual weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics found a formulaic but good-natured teen comedy lifted by genuine humor, generous treatment of its subject, and winning performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Matty’s revelation that he is gay tests his decade-long bond with Michael and changes their plans for prom and dating.
Michael and Matty make a pact to lose their virginity before prom, driving the film’s comic situations.
The looming high school prom gives the protagonists a concrete deadline for navigating sex, dating, identity, and friendship.
Michael is supportive of Matty but struggles to help him fit in and disapproves of Matty’s romantic choices.
Films like Date and Switch, and why
Superbad
coming-of-age sex comedy centered on friendship, romance, and teenage self-discovery
The Inbetweeners Movie
high school ensemble comedy combining sexual awkwardness, friendship tensions, and romantic confusion
The Way He Looks
lgbtq coming-of-age comedy-drama focused on coming out, friendship, and first love
Love, Simon
teen romantic comedy with queer identity, supportive friendship, and prom-era emotional stakes
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Nelson
- Release Date
- 2014-02-14
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (266)
Cast
- Nicholas Braun
- Hunter Cope
- Dakota Johnson
- Zach Cregger
- Nick Offerman
- Gary Cole
- Megan Mullally
- Sarah Hyland
- Brian Geraghty
- Rob Huebel
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Date and Switch about?
- Two longtime high school friends discover that coming out, first love, and a prom-night deadline can complicate even the strongest pact.
- What is Date and Switch like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Date and Switch as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Date and Switch violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Date and Switch.
- What did critics think of Date and Switch?
- Critics found a formulaic but good-natured teen comedy lifted by genuine humor, generous treatment of its subject, and winning performances.
- Which films are like Date and Switch?
- Films with a similar feel include Superbad, The Inbetweeners Movie, The Way He Looks, and Love, Simon.
- How long is Date and Switch?
- Date and Switch runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Date and Switch?
- In United States, Date and Switch streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
