Critical Care (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Critical Care is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
Who’s in it. Critical Care stars James Spader as Dr. Werner Ernst, Kyra Sedgwick as Felicia E. Potter, Helen Mirren as Stella and Albert Brooks as Dr. Butz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Critical Care has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Care page.
If you liked it. Fans of Critical Care tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Critical Care (1997)?
- In US, Critical Care is available to 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 Care worth watching?
- Critical Care holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Critical Care?
- Critical Care stars James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Albert Brooks and Anne Bancroft.
- When was Critical Care released?
- Critical Care was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.