The Big Switch (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1968, The Big Switch is a crime film directed by Pete Walker, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Playboy John Carter picks up a woman in a discotheque and takes her home. When she is murdered and he is framed for the crime, he finds himself drawn into a seedy underworld plot.
Who’s in it. The Big Switch stars Sebastian Breaks as John Carter, Virginia Wetherell as Karen, Derek Aylward as Karl Mendez and Jack Allen as Hornsby-Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Big Switch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Switch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Switch (1968)?
- In US, The Big Switch is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Switch worth watching?
- The Big Switch holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Switch?
- The Big Switch stars Sebastian Breaks, Virginia Wetherell, Derek Aylward, Jack Allen and Erika Raffael.
- When was The Big Switch released?
- The Big Switch was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.