...First Do No Harm
“She went looking for help... and found a miracle”
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About ...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm is a 1997 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Jim Abrahams. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, Allison Janney. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
...First Do No Harm was produced in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jim Abrahams
- Writers
- Ann Beckett
- Release date
- February 16, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
...First Do No Harm cast & crew
...First Do No Harm was directed by Jim Abrahams and written by Ann Beckett.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Lori Reimuller, Fred Ward as Dave Reimuller, Allison Janney as Dr. Melanie Abbasac, Seth Adkins as Robbie Reimuller, Margo Martindale as Marjean, and Tom Butler as Dr. Jim Peterson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hummie Mann, cinematography is by Pierre Letarte, and it was produced by Meryl Streep and Jim Abrahams.
Is ...First Do No Harm worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, ...First Do No Harm is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of ...First Do No Harm
Meryl Streep
Lori Reimuller
Fred Ward
Dave Reimuller
Allison Janney
Dr. Melanie Abbasac
Seth Adkins
Robbie Reimuller
Margo Martindale
Marjean
Tom Butler
Dr. Jim Peterson
Leo Burmester
Bob Purdue
Mairon Bennett
Lynne Reimuller
Michael Yarmush
Mark Reimuller
Damir Andrei
Millicent Kelly
Self
Oni Faida Lampley
Marsha Williams
...First Do No Harm — FAQs
▸Where can I watch ...First Do No Harm in United States?
...First Do No Harm is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is ...First Do No Harm on Hoopla?
Yes — ...First Do No Harm is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is ...First Do No Harm in?
...First Do No Harm is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is ...First Do No Harm?
...First Do No Harm runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is ...First Do No Harm rated?
...First Do No Harm is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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