Is Desperate Measures scary?

MyCinema has not rated Desperate Measures for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Desperate Measures in the US?

Desperate Measures streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is Desperate Measures suitable for kids?

Desperate Measures is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19981h 40mAction / Drama / Thriller / Crime

Desperate Measures

Name: Desperate Measures
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1998-01-30
Duration: 100 min

Desperate times call for. . .

San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.

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Desperate Measures at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under action, drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 337 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Desperate Measures tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 337 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Desperate Measures scary?: MyCinema has not rated Desperate Measures for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Desperate Measures in the US?: Desperate Measures streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Desperate Measures?: Desperate Measures runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is Desperate Measures suitable for kids?: Desperate Measures is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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