Coma
Seen it?1978 | 113 min | Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Three Days of the Condor or Source Code, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concerned doctor defies her male superiors when she suspects a secret plot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 117K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Crichton
- Geneviève BujoldDr. Susan Wheeler
- Michael DouglasDr. Mark Bellows
- Elizabeth AshleyMrs. Emerson
- Rip TornDr. George
- Richard WidmarkDr. Harris
- Lois ChilesNancy Greenly
- Lance LeGaultVince
- Hari RhodesDr. Morelind
- Gary BartonComputer Technician
- Frank DowningKelly