Family Switch
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): November 30, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
37
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
3

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
RogerEbert.comNell MinowNov 30, 2023
This is not the best of the family body switch movies, and for sure, it is not the last, but the irresistible concept and outstanding cast make it a worthwhile family watch. Read full review
50
ColliderTania HussainNov 30, 2023
With Garner at the helm of a film that fires up some endearing energy from start to finish, Family Switch is not a perfect film, but it’s glossy, humble, and good-natured enough for an easy watch this holiday season. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterAngie HanNov 30, 2023
The body-swap comedy isn’t good so much as it is completely and totally innocuous. Its characters are drawn in the broadest of strokes and the plot points unfold along creakily predictable beats, but it’s too blandly sweet to be irritating or offensive. Read full review
50
Screen RantRachel LaBonteNov 30, 2023
It may not be breaking ground in any major way, but Family Switch knows how to play within the absurd rules of a body swap situation, and it does so in an entertaining way. Read full review
40
The GuardianLauren MechlingNov 30, 2023
The yuletide drama takes a more-the-merrier approach to the trading-places trope, offering a smorgasbord of stock characters for couch-bound viewers to relate to. Read full review
38
Movie NationRoger MooreNov 30, 2023
No, it’s not the least bit original. It’s cheesy to the point of lactose intolerant, which is another way of saying it’s loaded with fart jokes. And yes, the best laughs reside in the outtakes under the credits. Which include fart jokes. Read full review
30
The New York TimesClaire ShafferNov 30, 2023
The real nail in the coffin is the film’s messaging about the power of family, which is about as tacked-on and stilted as they come — hardly a shock in light of the rest of the Netflix holiday movie lineup. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleNov 30, 2023
The only surprise is that there are no surprises. Read full review
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