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Article 99 (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1992, Article 99 is a drama film directed by Howard Deutch, running about 100 minutes. “When your hospital is a war zone, you have to fight to save lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dr. Richard Sturgess leads a team of compassionate doctors at a veteran's hospital. Along with Drs. Morgan, Handleman and Van Dorn, he fights to deliver adequate care to needy veterans in the face of funding cuts and a corrupt administration. To succeed, the staff may have to bend the rules and circumvent the villainous "Article 99," a bureaucratic loophole that prevents veterans from receiving the benefits they deserve.

Who’s in it. Article 99 stars Ray Liotta as Dr. Richard Sturgess, Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Peter Morgan, Forest Whitaker as Dr. Sid Handleman and Lea Thompson as Dr. Robin Van Dorn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Article 99 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Article 99 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Article 99 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Article 99 (1992)?
In US, Article 99 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, 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 Article 99 worth watching?
Article 99 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Article 99?
Article 99 stars Ray Liotta, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Lea Thompson and John C. McGinley.
When was Article 99 released?
Article 99 was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.