MyCinema has not rated Switchback for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Switchback in the US?

Switchback is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Switchback?

Switchback runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Is Switchback suitable for kids?

Switchback is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19971h 58mThriller / Mystery

Switchback

Name: Switchback
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1997-10-31
Duration: 118 min

The hunter becomes the hunted.

After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue the killer, causing concern for local sheriff Buck Olmstead. When another victim pops up at a nearby car garage, Frank knows that he is as close as he'll ever be to tracking down the elusive killer.

TMDB audience score

Based on 266 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Switchback at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller and mystery.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 266 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Switchback tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 266 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Switchback?

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Questions about Switchback

Is Switchback scary?: MyCinema has not rated Switchback for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Switchback in the US?: Switchback is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Switchback?: Switchback runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Is Switchback suitable for kids?: Switchback is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.