If I Were You

If I Were You

Directed by Daniel Filho

Produced by TeleImage, Total Entertainment

2006108 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted body-swap comedy about a long-married couple learning to understand and appreciate each other through literal role reversal.

The publicist Claudio and the housewife and choral teacher Helena have been married for many years, but they do not understand and respect the feelings and view point of the partner. Claudio sees Helena as a shopper and "little teacher of a choral" and Helena sees Claudio as an insensitive and rough man. On the night before the fiftieth anniversary of Claudio, they changed places with each other.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is If I Were You easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is If I Were You violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does If I Were You end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is If I Were You scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is If I Were You sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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