Extreme Measures (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Extreme Measures is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Apted, running about 118 minutes. “Not all surgery is intended to cure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Guy Luthan, a British doctor working at a hospital in New York, starts making unwelcome enquiries when the body of a man who died in his emergency room disappears. After the trail leads Luthan to the door of an eminent surgeon at the hospital, Luthan soon finds himself in extreme danger people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
Who’s in it. Extreme Measures stars Hugh Grant as Dr. Guy Luthan, Gene Hackman as Dr. Lawrence Myrick, Sarah Jessica Parker as Jodie Trammel and David Morse as Frank Hare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Extreme Measures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.4M at the box office.
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 Extreme Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Measures tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extreme Measures (1996)?
- In US, Extreme Measures 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 Extreme Measures worth watching?
- Extreme Measures holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extreme Measures?
- Extreme Measures stars Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse and Bill Nunn.
- When was Extreme Measures released?
- Extreme Measures was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.