
In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan
1977, English. Directed by Glenn Jordan.
Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 September 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Sitowitz
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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1977. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond.
Who directed In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan?
In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977) was directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Brian Keith, Piper Laurie, David Huffman.