Donor (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1990, Donor is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Larry Shaw, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Kristine Lipton finds that something strange is happening in the hospital she works for when a friend is strangled by an elderly patient, who runs away but has an accident and dies. Kristine tries to find out more about this man, but discovers that all the personnel (including the hospital's director), are hiding something.
Who’s in it. Donor stars Melissa Gilbert as Dr. Kristine Lipton, Jack Scalia as Dr. Eugene Kesselman, Pernell Roberts as Dr. Simon Martingale and Wendy Hughes as Dr. Farrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Donor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donor (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donor worth watching?
- Donor holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donor?
- Donor stars Melissa Gilbert, Jack Scalia, Pernell Roberts, Wendy Hughes and Gregory Sierra.
- When was Donor released?
- Donor was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.