Where to watch Switchback in Ireland
Switchback is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Switchback
Switchback is a 1997 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Jeb Stuart, starring Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover and R. Lee Ermey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 256 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Switchback in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Switchback trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Dennis Quaid
FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
Danny Glover
Bob Goodall
R. Lee Ermey
Sheriff Buck Olmstead
Jared Leto
Lane Dixon
Ted Levine
Deputy Nate Booker
William Fichtner
Chief Jack McGinnis
Walton Goggins
Bud (Deputy)
Kevin Cooney
FBI SAC Grant Montgomery
Leo Burmester
Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan
Merle Kennedy
Betty (Store Clerk)
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Atty. Jorge Martinez
Orville Stoeber
Hector Saldez
Claudia Stedelin
Babysitter (Missy)
Ian Nelson
Andy LaCrosse
Brent Hinkley
Man on Porch ('Tom Billingham')
Louis Schaefer
Sim
Robert L. Somers
Rancher
Lexie Stuart
Rancher's Daughter
Ted Markland
Bartender
Gregory Scott Cummins
Rick [Miner's Bar]
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Switchback in Ireland?+
In Ireland, Switchback is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Switchback on Netflix?+
Switchback is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.
How long is Switchback?+
Switchback has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in Switchback?+
Switchback stars Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto and Ted Levine.
When did Switchback come out?+
Switchback is a 1997 movie directed by Jeb Stuart.
What genre is Switchback?+
Switchback is Thriller and Mystery film.
Who directed Switchback?+
Switchback was directed by Jeb Stuart.
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