Fight for Life (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, Fight for Life is a drama film directed by Elliot Silverstein, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Jerry Lewis plays an Ohio optometrist who has a six-year old daughter with epilepsy. He fights to get the FDA to approve a drug (at that time only available in England) for use in the U.S.
Who’s in it. Fight for Life stars Jerry Lewis as Dr. Bernard Abrams, Morgan Freeman as Dr. Sherard, Jaclyn Bernstein as Felice Abrams and Gerard Parkes as Father Robert Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fight for Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fight for Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fight for Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fight for Life (1987)?
- In US, Fight for Life is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fight for Life worth watching?
- Fight for Life holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fight for Life?
- Fight for Life stars Jerry Lewis, Morgan Freeman, Jaclyn Bernstein, Gerard Parkes and Patty Duke.
- When was Fight for Life released?
- Fight for Life was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.