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By Design

2026-02-13 · 91 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Fantasy · Romance

A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair.

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Directors
Amanda Kramer
Production companies
Cold Iron Pictures, Smudge Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Juliette LewisJuliette LewisCamille
Mamoudou AthieMamoudou AthieOlivier
Samantha MathisSamantha MathisLisa
Robin TunneyRobin TunneyIrene
Alisa TorresAlisa TorresMarta
Clifton Collins Jr.Clifton Collins Jr.Jacob the Stalker
Keir GilchristKeir GilchristGary
Madison McKinleyMadison McKinleySarah the Stockest
Miranda BaileyMiranda BaileyDiane the Wailing Woman
Cristo MonttCristo MonttGio
Bridey ElliottBridey ElliottRegina
Greer CohenGreer CohenEsther
Jessie-Ann KohlmanTara
Sophie von HaselbergSophie von HaselbergLen
Ruby CruzRuby CruzSheila the Intern
Michelle Farrah HuangMichelle Farrah HuangThe Journalist
Jim Chapa
Cricket ArrisonCricket ArrisonThe Photographer
Isaac BrittThe Mover
Udo KierUdo KierAldo Fabbri

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