Extreme Measures
1996, English. Directed by Michael Apted.
Not all surgery is intended to cure.
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 from people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 373 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Extreme Measures isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael AptedDirector
- Hugh GrantDr. Guy Luthan
- Gene HackmanDr. Lawrence Myrick
- Sarah Jessica ParkerJodie Trammel
- David MorseFrank Hare
- Bill NunnBurke
- Paul GuilfoyleDr. Jeffrey Manko
- Debra MonkDr. Judith Gruszynski
- John Toles-BeyBobby
- Peter AppelDet. Stone
- Shaun Austin-OlsenClaude Minkins
- André De ShieldsTeddy Dolson
- J.K. SimmonsDr. Mingus
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Gilroy
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $17M
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Extreme Measures: quick answers
Is Extreme Measures worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 373 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Extreme Measures have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Extreme Measures. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Extreme Measures parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Extreme Measures is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Extreme Measures on?
Extreme Measures isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Extreme Measures?
If you liked Extreme Measures, try Fractured, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Victor Frankenstein.
Who directed Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures (1996) was directed by Michael Apted and stars Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker.