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Intensive Care

1982Movie1 h 20 min

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his side. They've never really got on, so Midgley wants to be sure he's there if his father ever regains consciousness.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Gavin Millar
Written by
Alan Bennett
Produced by
Innes Lloyd
Music by
Jim Parker

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Facts

November 9, 1982 · 1 h 20 min · Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 9, 1982
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Artistic License – Geography, Non-Actor Vehicle, Every Car Is a Pinto +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Intensive Care worth watching?"

Questions about Intensive Care

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Intensive Care worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4).

Will Intensive Care make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Intensive Care plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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