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Extreme Measures

1996·Movie
1h 58min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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 from people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
Medical ThrillerMoral DilemmaConspiracyEthical BoundariesIntenseSuspensefulDarkFast-PacedNew York City

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Questions about Extreme Measures

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Where can I stream Extreme Measures legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Extreme Measures worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Extreme Measures rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Extreme Measures?

1 h 58 min

Extreme Measures runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Extreme Measures?

Critics56
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Extreme Measures much the same way.

Was Extreme Measures a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What language is Extreme Measures in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Extreme Measures?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Extreme Measures in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Extreme Measures use?

Red HerringObstructive BureaucratMisplaced-Names PosterElevator Action SequenceDisposable VagrantTrain EscapeLove-Interest TraitorWham ShotFaux Affably EvilPistol-WhippingWhat Happened to the Mouse?Dirty Copand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Extreme Measures, including Red Herring, Obstructive Bureaucrat, Misplaced-Names Poster.