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Switchback

1997Movie1 h 58 minR

MysteryThriller
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes32%46%

A thrilling, fast-paced thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • FBI Thriller
  • Serial Killer Hunt
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Cross-Country Pursuit
  • Twisty Plot
  • Gritty Realism
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Father's Obsession

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Jeb Stuart
Written by
Jeb Stuart
Produced by
Gale Anne Hurd
Music by
Basil Poledouris

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Facts

October 31, 1997 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
October 31, 1997
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$37 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Switchback?"

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Where can I stream Switchback?

Hoopla

In the United States, Switchback is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Switchback worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 32%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (32).

Was Switchback a box office flop?

Budget$37 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $37 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.