Movie

Critical Condition

“A comedy of epidemic proportions.”

★ 5.5(82)19871h 40m

Critical Condition is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Apted
Release date: 1987-01-16
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Critical Condition — trailer

About Critical Condition

Critical Condition is a 1987 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Michael Apted, starring Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin and Rubén Blades. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Critical Condition in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.

Cast

Richard Pryor

Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Atwood

Rubén Blades

Louis

Maria Cardinale

Herself

Joe Mantegna

Arthur Chambers

Bob Dishy

Dr. Foster

Sylvia Miles

Nurse Maggie Lesser

Joe Dallesandro

Stucky

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Box

Bob Saget

Dr. Joffe

Jon Polito

Kline

Garrett Morris

Helicopter Junkie

Themes & keywords

hurricanecon artist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Critical Condition in Canada?+

In Canada, Critical Condition is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Critical Condition on Netflix?+

Critical Condition is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Critical Condition?+

Critical Condition has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Critical Condition?+

Critical Condition stars Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale and Joe Mantegna.

When did Critical Condition come out?+

Critical Condition is a 1987 movie directed by Michael Apted.

What genre is Critical Condition?+

Critical Condition is Comedy film.

Who directed Critical Condition?+

Critical Condition was directed by Michael Apted.