


Film · Released
Critical Care
“At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.”
Critical Care at a glance
Critical Care is a 1997 comedy and drama film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-10-31
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 47 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWerner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
Cast
14 names
James SpaderDr. Werner Ernst
Kyra SedgwickFelicia E. Potter
Helen MirrenStella
Albert BrooksDr. Butz
Anne BancroftNun
Wallace ShawnFurnaceman
Jeffrey WrightRafael ("Bed Two")
Margo MartindaleConstance 'Connie' Potter
Philip BoscoDr. Hofstader
Edward HerrmannRobert Payne
Colm FeoreRichard Wilson
Al WaxmanSheldon HatchettQuestions about Critical Care
Quick answersWhere can I watch Critical Care in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Critical Care is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Critical Care suitable for children?
Critical Care is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Critical Care on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Critical Care about?
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who…
How long is Critical Care?
Critical Care runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Critical Care trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Critical Care (1997) Trailer (VHS Capture) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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