Critical Condition (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1987, Critical Condition is a comedy film directed by Michael Apted, running about 100 minutes. “A comedy of epidemic proportions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by climbing 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.
Who’s in it. Critical Condition stars Richard Pryor as Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery, Rachel Ticotin as Rachel Atwood, Rubén Blades as Louis and Maria Cardinale as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Critical Condition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Critical Condition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Critical Condition tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Critical Condition (1987)?
- In US, Critical Condition is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Critical Condition worth watching?
- Critical Condition holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Critical Condition?
- Critical Condition stars Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale and Joe Mantegna.
- When was Critical Condition released?
- Critical Condition was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.