Is Extreme Measures scary?

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

Where can I watch Extreme Measures in the US?

Extreme Measures 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 Extreme Measures?

Extreme Measures runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Is Extreme Measures suitable for kids?

Extreme 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.

TMDB19961h 58mDrama / Thriller

Extreme Measures

Name: Extreme Measures
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1996-09-27
Duration: 118 min

Not all surgery is intended to cure.

Guy Luthan, a British doctor working at a hospital in New York, starts making unwelcome enquiries when the body of a man who died in his emergency room disappears. After the trail leads Luthan to the door of an eminent surgeon at the hospital, Luthan soon finds himself in extreme danger from people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Extreme Measures at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. 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 367 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Extreme Measures tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 367 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Extreme Measures

Is Extreme Measures scary?: MyCinema has not rated Extreme Measures for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Extreme Measures in the US?: Extreme Measures 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 Extreme Measures?: Extreme Measures runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Is Extreme Measures suitable for kids?: Extreme 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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