Desperate Measures (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Desperate Measures is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 100 minutes. “Desperate times call for. . .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.
Who’s in it. Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton as Peter McCabe, Andy García as Frank Conner, Brian Cox as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy and Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Samantha Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Desperate Measures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Desperate Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Measures tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Measures (1998)?
- In US, Desperate Measures is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Desperate Measures worth watching?
- Desperate Measures holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Measures?
- Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy García, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden and Erik King.
- When was Desperate Measures released?
- Desperate Measures was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.