Critical Care(1997)
At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.
Critical Care 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?
Critical Care (1997) is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on October 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren and Albert Brooks. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Richard Dooling, Steven Schwartz
- Producers:
- Sidney Lumet, Steven Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Production:
- Mediaworks, ASQA Film Partnership, Live Entertainment, Village Roadshow
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $271,000
- Status:
- Released
Critical Care (1997) Trailer
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Critical Care Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Spader
as Dr. Werner Ernst
Kyra Sedgwick
as Felicia E. Potter
Helen Mirren
as Stella
Albert Brooks
as Dr. Butz
Anne Bancroft
as Nun
Wallace Shawn
as Furnaceman
Jeffrey Wright
as Rafael ("Bed Two")
Margo Martindale
as Constance 'Connie' Potter
Philip Bosco
as Dr. Hofstader
Edward Herrmann
as Robert Payne
Colm Feore
as Richard Wilson
- James Lally
James Lally
as Poindexter
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Richard Dooling and Steven Schwartz, produced by Sidney Lumet and Steven Schwartz.
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Critical Care Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 45 ratings.
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Critical Care – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Critical Care online?
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Critical Care (1997) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 Care?
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The main cast of Critical Care (1997) includes James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Albert Brooks and Anne Bancroft. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Critical Care released?
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Critical Care was released on October 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Critical Care worth watching?
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Critical Care (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Critical Care?
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Yes. The official Critical Care trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.