Coma(1978)
Imagine your life hangs by a thread. Imagine your body hangs by a wire. Imagine you're not imagining.
Coma Synopsis
When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concerned doctor defies her male superiors when she suspects a secret plot.
Coma (1978) is a thriller, mystery and horror film directed by Michael Crichton, released on January 6, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Elizabeth Ashley and Rip Torn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 472 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Crichton
- Writers:
- Robin Cook, Michael Crichton
- Producers:
- Martin Erlichman
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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Coma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geneviève Bujold
as Dr. Susan Wheeler
Michael Douglas
as Dr. Mark Bellows
Elizabeth Ashley
as Mrs. Emerson
Rip Torn
as Dr. George
Richard Widmark
as Dr. Harris
Lois Chiles
as Nancy Greenly
Lance LeGault
as Vince
Hari Rhodes
as Dr. Morelind
- Gary Barton
Gary Barton
as Computer Technician
- Frank Downing
Frank Downing
as Kelly
Richard Doyle
as Jim
Alan Haufrect
as Dr. Marcus
Key crew
Directed by Michael Crichton, written by Robin Cook and Michael Crichton, produced by Martin Erlichman.
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Coma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 472 ratings.
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Coma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coma online?
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Coma (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Coma?
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The main cast of Coma (1978) includes Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn and Richard Widmark. The film was directed by Michael Crichton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Coma released?
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Coma was released on January 6, 1978 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Coma worth watching?
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Coma (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 472 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Coma?
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Yes. The official Coma trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.