Reckless Disregard (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film

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Released in 1985, Reckless Disregard is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Harvey Hart, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Meredith Craig is lawyer who has a small practice. She is then approached by a Dr. Lucas who is a doctor at a clinic, who was exposed on a television news program as writing prescriptions for drugs in exchange for money. He says that he is innocent and asks Meredith to file a lawsuit against the program and its staff. Can a small lawyer beat a big television network?

Who’s in it. Reckless Disregard stars Tess Harper as Meredith Craig, Leslie Nielsen as Bob Franklin, Ronny Cox as Dan Leone and Henry Ramer as Jack Coburn, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reckless Disregard page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Reckless Disregard (1985)?
In US, Reckless Disregard is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Reckless Disregard?
Reckless Disregard stars Tess Harper, Leslie Nielsen, Ronny Cox, Henry Ramer and Kate Lynch.
When was Reckless Disregard released?
Reckless Disregard was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.