The National Health (1973) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The National Health is a comédie film directed by Jack Gold, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter Nichols adapted his own hit play to the screen, based on his experiences in hospitals. A riotous black comedy that's as timely today as ever, it contrasts the appalling conditions in a overcrowded London hospital with a soap opera playing on the televisions there. In an ingenious touch, the same actors appear in the "real" story as well as the "TV" one, thus blurring the distinctions even further. Jack Gould directs such outstanding British actors as Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Jim Dale, Donald Sinden, Mervyn Johns, and, in only his second film, Bob Hoskins. The renowned Carl Davis composed the score.
Who’s in it. The National Health stars Lynn Redgrave as Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin, Eleanor Bron as Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd, Jim Dale as Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd and Donald Sinden as Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The National Health has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis 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 The National Health page.
If you liked it. Fans of The National Health tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The National Health (1973)?
- In États-Unis, The National Health 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 The National Health worth watching?
- The National Health holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The National Health?
- The National Health stars Lynn Redgrave, Eleanor Bron, Jim Dale, Donald Sinden and Mervyn Johns.
- When was The National Health released?
- The National Health was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.