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The Switch

1993Movie1 h 31 min

DramaTV Movie
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Bobby Roth

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Facts

January 17, 1993 · 1 h 31 min · Suicide Themes

Released
January 17, 1993
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Trait, Visual Pun, Dogged Nice Guy +6

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Switch?"

Questions about The Switch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Switch worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching The Switch?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Switch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.