The Operation (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, The Operation is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Thomas J. Wright, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Duplicity reigns supreme as a doctor in a messy, emotional divorce from his wife, who is also his partner in a medical clinic, is suddenly slapped with a $7 million malpractice suit by a patient who claims he performed an unnecessary hysterectomy on her.
Who’s in it. The Operation stars Joe Penny as Dr. Ed Betters, Lisa Hartman as Laura Parks, Jason Beghe as John Kopiak and Kathleen Quinlan as Ginnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Operation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Operation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Operation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Operation (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Operation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Operation worth watching?
- The Operation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Operation?
- The Operation stars Joe Penny, Lisa Hartman, Jason Beghe, Kathleen Quinlan and Dori Brenner.
- When was The Operation released?
- The Operation was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.