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Switchback

19971h 58min
ThrillerMystery

Directed by Jeb Stuart

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.

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Top cast

  • Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid

    FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse

  • Danny Glover

    Danny Glover

    Bob Goodall

  • R. Lee Ermey

    R. Lee Ermey

    Sheriff Buck Olmstead

  • Jared Leto

    Jared Leto

    Lane Dixon

  • Ted Levine

    Ted Levine

    Deputy Nate Booker

  • William Fichtner

    William Fichtner

    Chief Jack McGinnis

  • Walton Goggins

    Walton Goggins

    Bud (Deputy)

  • Kevin Cooney

    Kevin Cooney

    FBI SAC Grant Montgomery

  • Leo Burmester

    Leo Burmester

    Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan

  • Merle Kennedy

    Merle Kennedy

    Betty (Store Clerk)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Switchback online?

As of November 4, 2026, Switchback is available to stream on Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β€” streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is Switchback on Netflix?

No β€” Switchback is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hoopla instead.

Can I rent or buy Switchback online?

Yes. In United States, Switchback can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream Switchback?

As of November 4, 2026, Switchback is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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