Desperate Measures (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Desperate Measures
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Amazon Video | Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Desperate Measures in 37 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Desperate Measures about?
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. Desperate Measures is a Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime movie, released on 1998-01-30, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
TMDB users rate Desperate Measures 6.0 out of 10 from 338 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Desperate Measures?
In the United States, Desperate Measures streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Barbet Schroeder
Cast
- Michael Keaton as Peter McCabe
- Andy Garcia as Frank Conner
- Brian Cox as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
- Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Samantha Hawkins
- Erik King as Nate Oliver
- Efrain Figueroa as Vargas
- Joseph Cross as Matthew Conner
- Janel Moloney as Sarah Davis
- Richard Riehle as Ed Fayne
- Tracey Walter as Medical Inmate
- Keith Diamond as Derrick Wilson
- Peter Weireter as SWAT Team Commander
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Sources
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