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...First Do No Harm

1997·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
67
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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Medical DramaBiographical True StoryParental AdvocacyEmotional ResilienceHealthcare System CritiqueHeartbreaking yet HopefulEducational AwarenessFamily BondLegal/Ethical Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ...First Do No Harm legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is ...First Do No Harm worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is ...First Do No Harm rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is ...First Do No Harm?

1 h 30 min

...First Do No Harm runs 1 h 30 min.

Is ...First Do No Harm based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is ...First Do No Harm in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch ...First Do No Harm?

5ATCHDEESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for ...First Do No Harm in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does ...First Do No Harm use?

Big "NO!"Break the CutieBased on a True StoryAffectionate NicknameAs HerselfThrowing Off the DisabilityHot for TeacherP.O.V. CamHard-Work MontageTitle DropScience Is BadComposite Characterand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for ...First Do No Harm, including Big "NO!", Break the Cutie, Based on a True Story.