Switched at Birth (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Switched at Birth is a drama and tv movie film directed by Douglas Barr, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Sarah Barlow and Linda Wells are two mothers who give birth on the same day in the same hospital. Eighteen months later, a DNA test proves the infants were switched at birth by the hospital.
Who’s in it. Switched at Birth stars Melissa Gilbert as Sarah Barlow, Rosanna Arquette as Linda Wells, David Andrews as James Barlow and James McCaffrey as Darryl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Switched at Birth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Switched at Birth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Switched at Birth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Switched at Birth (1999)?
- In US, Switched at Birth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Switched at Birth worth watching?
- Switched at Birth holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Switched at Birth?
- Switched at Birth stars Melissa Gilbert, Rosanna Arquette, David Andrews, James McCaffrey and Mary Mara.
- When was Switched at Birth released?
- Switched at Birth was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.