Extreme Measures
“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 people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures is a 1996 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Extreme Measures was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Simian Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Writers
- Tony Gilroy
- Release date
- September 27, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $38 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Simian Films
Extreme Measures cast & crew
Extreme Measures was directed by Michael Apted and written by Tony Gilroy.
The cast features Hugh Grant as Dr. Guy Luthan, Gene Hackman as Dr. Lawrence Myrick, Sarah Jessica Parker as Jodie Trammel, David Morse as Frank Hare, Bill Nunn as Burke, and Paul Guilfoyle as Dr. Jeffrey Manko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Elizabeth Hurley and Andrew Scheinman.
Is Extreme Measures worth watching?
Extreme Measures holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 353 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Extreme Measures is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Extreme Measures
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Cast of Extreme Measures
Hugh Grant
Dr. Guy Luthan
Gene Hackman
Dr. Lawrence Myrick
Sarah Jessica Parker
Jodie Trammel
David Morse
Frank Hare
Bill Nunn
Burke
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. Jeffrey Manko
Debra Monk
Dr. Judith Gruszynski
John Toles-Bey
Bobby
Peter Appel
Det. Stone
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Claude Minkins
André De Shields
Teddy Dolson
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Mingus
Extreme Measures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Extreme Measures in United States?
Extreme Measures is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Extreme Measures in?
Extreme Measures is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Extreme Measures rated?
Extreme Measures is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 353 ratings.
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