Paramedics (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1988, Paramedics is a comedy film directed by Stuart Margolin, running about 90 minutes. “Call them smooth, call them slick, just don't call them when you're sick!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two paramedics are transferred to the nasty part of the city where a gang is killing people to sell their organs.
Who’s in it. Paramedics stars George Newbern as Uptown, Christopher McDonald as Mad Mike, Lydie Denier as Liette and John P. Ryan as Captain Prescott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Paramedics has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paramedics page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paramedics tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paramedics (1988)?
- In US, Paramedics is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paramedics worth watching?
- Paramedics holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paramedics?
- Paramedics stars George Newbern, Christopher McDonald, Lydie Denier, John P. Ryan and James Noble.
- When was Paramedics released?
- Paramedics was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.