Right to Die (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1987, Right to Die is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Emily Bauer (Raquel Welch) is a successful psychologist with a happy home life who is suddenly stricken with the dreaded neurological affliction ALS (aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). At first, she is determined to fight for her life, but as her conditions deteriorates and she becomes more of a human vegetable, Ms. Welch begs her husband (Michael Gross) to help her die.
Who’s in it. Right to Die stars Raquel Welch as Emily Bauer, Michael Gross as Bob Bauer, Bonnie Bartlett as Lillian and Peter Michael Goetz as Woodie Charris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Right to Die has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Right to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Right to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Right to Die (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Right to Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Right to Die worth watching?
- Right to Die holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Right to Die?
- Right to Die stars Raquel Welch, Michael Gross, Bonnie Bartlett, Peter Michael Goetz and Joanna Miles.
- When was Right to Die released?
- Right to Die was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.