Desperate Measures
1998, English. Directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Desperate times call for. . .
San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 338 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Desperate Measures
Desperate 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
- Barbet SchroederDirector
- Michael KeatonPeter McCabe
- Andy GarciaFrank Conner
- Brian CoxCaptain Jeremiah Cassidy
- Marcia Gay HardenDr. Samantha Hawkins
- Erik KingNate Oliver
- Efrain FigueroaVargas
- Joseph CrossMatthew Conner
- Janel MoloneySarah Davis
- Richard RiehleEd Fayne
- Tracey WalterMedical Inmate
- Keith DiamondDerrick Wilson
- Peter WeireterSWAT Team Commander
Details
- Released
- 30 January 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Klass
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $14M
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Desperate Measures: quick answers
Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 338 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Desperate Measures have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desperate Measures. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desperate Measures parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desperate Measures is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desperate Measures on?
Desperate Measures isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Desperate Measures?
If you liked Desperate Measures, try Black Site, Blood Work, Lock Up.
Who directed Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures (1998) was directed by Barbet Schroeder and stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox.