Critical Condition(1987)
A comedy of epidemic proportions.
Critical Condition Synopsis
Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.
Critical Condition (1987) is a comedy film directed by Michael Apted, released on January 16, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades and Maria Cardinale. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Denis Hamill, John Hamill
- Producers:
- Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Critical Condition (1987) Trailer
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Critical Condition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Pryor
as Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
Rachel Ticotin
as Rachel Atwood
Rubén Blades
as Louis
- Maria Cardinale
Maria Cardinale
as Herself
Joe Mantegna
as Arthur Chambers
Bob Dishy
as Dr. Foster
Sylvia Miles
as Nurse Maggie Lesser
Joe Dallesandro
as Stucky
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
as Box
Bob Saget
as Dr. Joffe
Jon Polito
as Kline
Garrett Morris
as Helicopter Junkie
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Denis Hamill and John Hamill, produced by Ted Field and Robert W. Cort.
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Critical Condition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 81 ratings.
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Critical Condition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Critical Condition online?
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Critical Condition (1987) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Critical Condition?
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The main cast of Critical Condition (1987) includes Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale and Joe Mantegna. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Critical Condition released?
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Critical Condition was released on January 16, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Critical Condition worth watching?
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Critical Condition (1987) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Critical Condition?
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Yes. The official Critical Condition trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.