Critical Care

A sharp, cynical satire that balances dark comedy with moral outrage, keeping you engaged with its clever dialogue and unsettling view of healthcare.

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren

Tagline

At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.

Overview

Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?

How it feels

Satirical, dark, cynical and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Greed, morality, corruption, family

Content

Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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