The Changeover (2017) Horror Thriller Fantasy
The Changeover (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Metascore: ☆ 6.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.1/10
The Changeover Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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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The Changeover Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Language: English
Country: New Zealand
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Changeover Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 22, 2019, VOD: Feb 22, 2019
Writers: Stuart McKenzie, Margaret Mahy
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The Changeover Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Spall | ... | Carmody Braque / David |
| Melanie Lynskey | ... | Kate Chant |
| Lucy Lawless | ... | Miryam Carlisle |
| Nicholas Galitzine | ... | Sorensen Carlisle |
| Erana James | ... | Laura Chant |
| Kate Harcourt | ... | Winter Carlisle |
| Benji Purchase | ... | Jacko Chant |
| Ella Edward | ... | Nicky Green |
| Thomasin McKenzie | ... | Rose Keaton |
| Claire Van Beek | ... | Police Woman |
| Jess Aspinwall | ... | Bryanna Tait |
| Aryn Azlan | ... | Kirsty Lee |
| Drew Briceford | ... | Eddy |
| Stephanie Broomhall | ... | Young Mother |
| Amy Christian | ... | Tracey |
| Joe Fili | ... | Policeman |
| Andrew Foster | ... | Surgeon |
| Kevin James | ... | Stephen Chant |
| Kevin MacIsaac | ... | Chris Holly |
| Tawanda Manyimo | ... | Anesthetist |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Timothy Spall (b. February 27, 1957) – Carmody Braque / David
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Spall OBE | Tim Spall - Melanie Lynskey (b. May 16, 1977) – Kate Chant
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Melanie Jayne Lynskey - Lucy Lawless (b. March 29, 1968) – Miryam Carlisle
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Nicholas Galitzine – Sorensen Carlisle
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Erana James – Laura Chant
- Kate Harcourt – Winter Carlisle
- Benji Purchase – Jacko Chant
- Ella Edward – Nicky Green
- Thomasin McKenzie (b. July 26, 2000) – Rose Keaton
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie | Thomasin McKenzie-Harcourt - Claire Van Beek – Police Woman
- Jess Aspinwall – Bryanna Tait
- Aryn Azlan – Kirsty Lee
- Drew Briceford – Eddy
- Stephanie Broomhall – Young Mother
- Amy Christian – Tracey
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