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Deadly Switch (2019): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Deadly Switch is a 2019 drama thriller directed by Svetlana Cvetko, starring Hayley McLaughlin as Ana, Teri Polo and Dylan Walsh. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Its Echo Score is 25/100. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Deadly Switch (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Svetlana Cvetko
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deadly Switch About?

The premise of Deadly Switch without spoilers.

While studying abroad in America, Ana finds herself the target of a dangerous stalker. Seeking safety, she moves in with her roommate’s family in a seemingly idyllic town. However, the tranquility is deceptive as Ana discovers a hidden darkness and must confront the threat to her well-being.

Deadly Switch Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • lifetime movie
  • look alike
  • foreign exchange student
  • stalker
  • two word title
  • female protagonist
  • erratic behavior
  • clever protagonist
  • captivity
  • delusion
  • running away from home
  • deceased child
+27 more
  • sheriff
  • gaslighting
  • two way radio
  • incarceration
  • childhood trauma
  • locked in a room
  • protective sister
  • threatening note
  • replacement
  • overprotective father
  • emotionally disturbed
  • bad childhood
  • betrayal
  • foreign accent
  • melodrama
  • good girl
  • unhinged father
  • farmland
  • scotland
  • chess
  • family home
  • stolen identity
  • exchange student
  • restrictive household
  • passport
  • scottish
  • knocked unconscious
Where to watch

Where to Watch Deadly Switch

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Deadly Switch Cast & Characters

Hayley McLaughlin leads the cast as Ana, with Teri Polo as Olivia and Dylan Walsh as Peter. Directed by Svetlana Cvetko; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Deadly Switch

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Ratings

Deadly Switch Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 25/100, strongest in sensory experience (30) and weakest in character & emotion (20).

25 /100

Deadly Switch Echo Score Breakdown

The film largely fails to deliver a compelling thriller experience. Direction and editing are disjointed, with abrupt jump cuts and gratuitous musical montages that undermine tension. Performances are uniformly flat, offering little emotional resonance, while the plot is riddled with implausible twists and uneven pacing that leave the narrative incoherent. Although a few viewers noted an occasional entertaining twist, the cumulative shortcomings result in a forgettable and unrewatchable film.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 20

    Direction and editing suffer from incoherent pacing and jarring cuts. Reviewers repeatedly cite random jump cuts, unexplained still shots, and unnecessary musical montages that disrupt visual flow. The production design feels reminiscent of low‑budget television, lacking a distinctive aesthetic. Consequently, the film’s artful execution is weak, offering little stylistic merit beyond occasional accidental humor.

  • Character & Emotion 20

    Acting is widely regarded as flat and unconvincing, with several reviewers describing performances as lethargic or atrocious. Characters lack depth, and chemistry between leads is minimal, reducing emotional impact. Though one critique acknowledges the lead’s expressive eyes, the overall consensus highlights a failure to create engaging or believable personas, resulting in a weak character component.

  • Story & Flow 25

    The narrative is criticized for incoherence and implausible twists, with pacing described as both rushed at climactic moments and sluggish during exposition. Reviewers label the premise preposterous and the ending either odd or laughably contrived. While a minority praised the final twist, the predominant view is that the story fails to sustain interest or logical flow.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    Sound design and musical interludes are deemed intrusive, with abrupt montages that distract rather than enhance mood. Visual styling is described as cheesy, echoing low‑budget television aesthetics. Although the score is not singled out for praise, the overall sensory experience is considered inconsistent and detracts from immersion.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Most viewers express little desire to revisit the film, citing its uneven pacing, weak plot, and unengaging performances as deterrents. A few acknowledge occasional humorous moments that could merit a casual rewatch, but the consensus indicates limited replay value and a lack of lasting appeal.

Cars

Cars in Deadly Switch

13 cars on screen, including the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country and the 2017 Audi A4 B9.

All 13 cars
  • 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country in Deadly Switch 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country Main role
  • 2017 Audi A4 B9 in Deadly Switch 2017 Audi A4 B9 Minor role
  • 2011 Kia Sorento in Deadly Switch 2011 Kia Sorento Minor role
  • 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Deadly Switch 2016 Mazda CX-3 Minor role
Details

Deadly Switch Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Foreign Exchange” and “Intercambi Mortal”.

Also known as
  • Foreign Exchange
  • Intercambi Mortal
  • Śmiertelna zamiana
  • Scambio mortale
  • Une famille trop accueillante
  • Nebezpečná výměna
  • По обмену
  • Intercambio mortal
  • Nebezpečná výmena
  • Smrtonosna zamenjav
  • Intercanvi mortal

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FAQ

Deadly Switch FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Deadly Switch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deadly Switch?

Deadly Switch runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Deadly Switch released?

Deadly Switch was released on January 15, 2019.

Who directed Deadly Switch?

Deadly Switch was directed by Svetlana Cvetko.

More films by Svetlana Cvetko

Who is in the cast of Deadly Switch?

Deadly Switch stars Hayley McLaughlin as Ana, Teri Polo as Olivia and Dylan Walsh as Peter, among 11 credited actors.

Where can I watch Deadly Switch?

In the US, Deadly Switch is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla and Pluto TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Deadly Switch have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadly Switch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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