The Switch
1993, English. Directed by Bobby Roth.
All he wanted was to live and die with dignity.
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. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Switch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bobby RothDirector
- Gary ColeLarry McAfee
- Craig T. NelsonRuss Fine
- Kathleen NolanLarry's Mother
- Chris MulkeyBill
- L. Scott CaldwellMrs. Linson
- Max GailJudge Johnson
- David PurdhamDavis
- Richard RedlinFranklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)
- Hinton BattleHildred Shumake
- Henry G. SandersHank
- Timothy ScottLarry's Father (as Tim Scott)
- David SchickeleDr. Greene
Details
- Released
- 17 January 1993
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The Switch: quick answers
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How long is The Switch?
The Switch runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Switch have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Switch on?
The Switch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Switch?
If you liked The Switch, try TalhotBlond, Cheaters, Normal.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch (1993) was directed by Bobby Roth and stars Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson, Kathleen Nolan.