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Switchback (1997): movie guide
Switchback (1997) is a Thriller, Mystery running about 118 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.0/10 from 270 votes. Notable cast includes Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-10-31
- Runtime: 118 min
- TMDB: 6.0/10
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-10-31
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What is Switchback about?
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.
Cast highlights
Switchback features Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto, Ted Levine, William Fichtner. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-10-31. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (270 votes). Genres: Thriller, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Switchback on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Switchback, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Switchback?
- Switchback is listed as Thriller, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is Switchback?
- Switchback runs about 118 minutes.
- Who stars in Switchback?
- Cast highlights include Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto, Ted Levine, William Fichtner.
- Does Cinema Box stream Switchback?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Switchback?
- Open the Switchback page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
