---
title: "Critical Condition"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/critical-condition-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31563
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Critical Condition (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/critical-condition-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Critical Condition is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A con artist is forced to run a hospital during a blackout."

### Why Watch
- Inventive premise of a con posing as a doctor
- Fast-paced 80s humor
- Short runtime under two hours

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor may feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a lighthearted comedy without graphic violence, suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, farce, chaotic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/critical-condition-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Apted
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Pryor** as *Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery*
- **Rachel Ticotin** as *Rachel Atwood*
- **Rubén Blades** as *Louis*
- **Maria Cardinale** as *Herself*
- **Joe Mantegna** as *Arthur Chambers*
- **Bob Dishy** as *Dr. Foster*
- **Sylvia Miles** as *Nurse Maggie Lesser*
- **Joe Dallesandro** as *Stucky*
- **Randall 'Tex' Cobb** as *Box*
- **Bob Saget** as *Dr. Joffe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Critical Condition released?
It was released in the United States on January 16, 1987.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
Critical Condition is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A con artist named Eddie is mistaken for a doctor during a hospital blackout and must manage the facility.

### Q: Where can I find more information about the film?
Details are available on sites such as TMDB and Wikipedia.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Critical Condition — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31563)
- [Critical Condition (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Condition_(film))
- [Critical Condition (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/272-critical-condition/prehled/)
- [Critical Condition: Film (1998) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4195641-critical-condition-film)

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