Movie

The Switch

“All he wanted was to live and die with dignity.”

★ 9.3(3)19931h 31m

The Switch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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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 United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Switch on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Switch on Netflix?+

The Switch is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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.