Changeling is a 2008 American mystery crime drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Angelina Jolie. The film is based on the true story of Christine Collins, a woman in 1928 Los Angeles whose son goes missing. When the police return a different boy to her, Collins confronts a corrupt and incompetent police department that insists the boy is her son. As she fights to uncover the truth, she exposes a conspiracy and battles against powerful forces. The film explores themes of loss, hope, and the quest for justice. Jolie's performance, combined with Eastwood's direction, received critical acclaim.