Name: Fight for Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-03-23
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Jerry Lewis, Morgan Freeman, Jaclyn Bernstein, Gerard Parkes, Patty Duke

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Jerry Lewis plays an Ohio optometrist who has a six-year old daughter with epilepsy. He fights to get the FDA to approve a drug (at that time only available in England) for use in the U.S.

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Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Written by: Thomas Nesi
Produced by: Ian McDougall
Music by: Laurence Rosenthal

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March 23, 1987 · 1 h 34 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: March 23, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream Fight for Life?

In the United States, Fight for Life streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Fight for Life worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Fight for Life okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Fight for Life plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.