Critical Condition
Seen it?1987 | 100 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Richard PryorEddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
- Rachel TicotinRachel Atwood
- Rubén BladesLouis
- Maria CardinaleHerself
- Joe MantegnaArthur Chambers
- Bob DishyDr. Foster
- Sylvia MilesNurse Maggie Lesser
- Joe DallesandroStucky
- Randall 'Tex' CobbBox
- Bob SagetDr. Joffe