The Switch is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch The Switch
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Bobby Roth
- Release date
- 1993-01-17
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
About The Switch
The Switch is a 1993 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Bobby Roth, starring Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson and Kathleen Nolan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Switch in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Gary Cole
Larry McAfee
Craig T. Nelson
Russ Fine
Kathleen Nolan
Larry's Mother
Chris Mulkey
Bill
L. Scott Caldwell
Mrs. Linson
Max Gail
Judge Johnson
David Purdham
Davis
Richard Redlin
Franklin Clark (as Richard Robert Redlin)
Hinton Battle
Hildred Shumake
Henry G. Sanders
Hank
Timothy Scott
Larry's Father (as Tim Scott)
David Schickele
Dr. Greene
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Switch in Australia?+
In Australia, The Switch is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Switch on Netflix?+
The Switch is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How long is The Switch?+
The Switch has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in The Switch?+
The Switch stars Gary Cole, Craig T. Nelson, Kathleen Nolan, Chris Mulkey and L. Scott Caldwell.
When did The Switch come out?+
The Switch is a 1993 movie directed by Bobby Roth.
What genre is The Switch?+
The Switch is Drama and TV Movie film.
Who directed The Switch?+
The Switch was directed by Bobby Roth.
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