Critical Care
1997, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Critical Care
Critical Care is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- James SpaderDr. Werner Ernst
- Kyra SedgwickFelicia E. Potter
- Helen MirrenStella
- Albert BrooksDr. Butz
- Anne BancroftNun
- Wallace ShawnFurnaceman
- Jeffrey WrightRafael ("Bed Two")
- Margo MartindaleConstance 'Connie' Potter
- Philip BoscoDr. Hofstader
- Edward HerrmannRobert Payne
- Colm FeoreRichard Wilson
- James LallyPoindexter
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1997
- Country
- United States of America, Australia
- Written by
- Steven Schwartz
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $271K
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Critical Care: quick answers
Is Critical Care worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Critical Care?
Critical Care runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Critical Care have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Critical Care. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Critical Care parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Critical Care is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Critical Care on?
Critical Care is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Critical Care?
If you liked Critical Care, try About Alex, CQ, Landline.
Who directed Critical Care?
Critical Care (1997) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren.