How long is Extreme Measures?

Extreme Measures is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Extreme Measures rated?

Extreme Measures is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Extreme Measures?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Extreme Measures (1996) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 373 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: September 27, 1996
TMDB rating: 6.0 / 10 from 373 votes
Director: Michael Apted
Starring: Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Extreme Measures?: Extreme Measures is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Extreme Measures rated?: Extreme Measures is rated R in the US.
Is Extreme Measures a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Extreme Measures?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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