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Film · 1997 · Comedy

Critical Care

At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.

★6.2 1997 1h 47m Sidney Lumet PG-13

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 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?

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 47 votes

Synopsis

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 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?

ComedyDrama

Cast

8 principal cast

James Spader

James Spader

Dr. Werner Ernst

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Felicia E. Potter

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Stella

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Dr. Butz

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Nun

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Furnaceman

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Rafael ("Bed Two")

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Constance 'Connie' Potter

Where to watch Critical Care

Critical Care (1997) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 47m comedy directed by Sidney Lumet is rated 6.2/10 by 47 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was Critical Care released?

Critical Care was released on October 31, 1997.

Who directed Critical Care?

Critical Care was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Critical Care?

Critical Care has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).

What genre is Critical Care?

Critical Care is categorized as Comedy, Drama.

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