Desperate Measures
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.
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Where can I watch Desperate Measures in the United States?
Desperate Measures is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, VIX, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Desperate Measures for free?
Desperate Measures streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, VIX, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures scores 6.0 on The Movie Database, 6.1 on IMDb, and 37% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, and Erik King. Barbet Schroeder is the director.
How long is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did Desperate Measures come out?
Desperate Measures was released on January 30, 1998.
Which studio made Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures was produced by Mandalay Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures was made on a budget of $50,000,000.
How much did Desperate Measures make at the box office?
Desperate Measures grossed $13,800,000 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.
What languages is Desperate Measures in?
Desperate Measures is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.