By Design Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 16, 2026

By Design

Coming Out: Friday, February 13, 2026 Limited

Director: Amanda Kramer

Starring: Juliette Lewis • Mamoudou Athie • Melanie Griffith • Samantha Mathis • Robin Tunney

Not Rated Comedy 1 hr, 32 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A woman (Juliette Lewis) swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in By Design – Cast List

Juliette Lewis
Opus, Jem and the Holograms
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Mamoudou Athie
The Drama, Elemental
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Melanie Griffith
Automata, The Pirates of Somalia
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Samantha Mathis
Super Mario Bros., Buried
R
Robin Tunney
See Girl Run, Hollywoodland
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Udo Kier
Nymphomaniac: Part One, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich

Who is making By Design – Crew List

A look at By Design behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Amanda Kramer last helmed Give Me Pity!. The film's writer Amanda Kramer last penned Give Me Pity!.

Director: Amanda Kramer
Screenwriter: Amanda Kramer
Producers: Jacob Agger
Natalie Whalen
Sarah Winshall

Studio: Music Box Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the By Design

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2025

Completed

Changed By Design movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 32 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

By Design Trailers and Clips

By Design

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By Design Release Date: When is the film coming out?

By Design is scheduled for release in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 13 , 2026. There are 14 14 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including GOAT, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and Wuthering Heights. As a limited release, By Design will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets. Check local listings to see if the film is playing in your area.