Fight for Life
1987, English. Directed by Elliot Silverstein.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Fight for Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Elliot SilversteinDirector
- Jerry LewisDr. Bernard Abrams
- Morgan FreemanDr. Sherard
- Jaclyn BernsteinFelice Abrams
- Gerard ParkesFather Robert Hunt
- Patty DukeShirley Abrams
- Barry MorseDr. Whalley
- James BeardenCast
- Robert BensonDr. Keith
- Eve CrawfordCast
- Marcia DiamondCast
- Rosemary DunsmoreCast
- Christopher EarleCast
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas Nesi
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Fight for Life: quick answers
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How long is Fight for Life?
Fight for Life runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Fight for Life have a post-credits scene?
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Fight for Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Fight for Life on?
Fight for Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fight for Life?
If you liked Fight for Life, try Hounddog, El Chicano, The Color of Friendship.
Who directed Fight for Life?
Fight for Life (1987) was directed by Elliot Silverstein and stars Jerry Lewis, Morgan Freeman, Jaclyn Bernstein.