Coma

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Coma

PG

1978

1h 53m

Sci-Fi

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Boston medical resident Susan Wheeler (Geneviève Bujold) becomes suspicious when her friend (Lois Chiles) is left in an irreversible coma after a routine procedure. Once she uncovers evidence of other patients being left in comas after undergoing procedures in the same operating room, she fears a conspiracy is afoot. When her physician boyfriend, Mark Bellows (Michael Douglas), is skeptical about her findings, Susan must go it alone to uncover the horrible truth.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

A medical thriller of obvious authenticity... Crichton exploits the suspense with enough skill to make you overlook the far-fetched nature of the premise.

Mar 29, 2019

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Empire Magazine

A suspense-filled nailbiter that plays on a fear no weapon weidling psycho can top.

Nov 27, 2007

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Variety Staff

Variety

Coma is an extremely entertaining suspense drama in the Hitchcock tradition.

Nov 27, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The boys’-club politics at the hospital provide the picture with interesting subtext right in line with the sexual dynamics of the period.

Rated: 3/4

May 8, 2023

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

One of the great '70s suspense thrillers (with a peerless Jerry Goldsmith score), this Michael Crichton film of a Robin Cook novel is one of the most influential mysteries of that decade.

Sep 10, 2021

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Filmmaker Michael Crichton does an effective job of immediately capturing the viewer's interest and attention...

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 28, 2020

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M G

A hidden gem of a thriller and an early Michael Crichton masterpiece! I just saw this movie for the first time and I can't believe ive never heard of it before. Michael Douglas does a phenomenal job in this as well. Do yourself a favor and watch it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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CodyZamboni Z

Compelling thriller, Pushes all the right buttons, Bujold is the whole show, Solid performances, Memorable scary music cues, Ed Harris and Lois Chiles have small roles Surprised at the amount of nudity, given the PG rating,

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Steve D

Fairly predictable but entertaining.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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Chris G

A slow burn suspense film that pays attention to the details of old medicine before shifting the tone entirely, with an impressive performance from the lead.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/22

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Shioka O

Unexpectedly it was OK to watch. I thought Douglas would be the villain.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/18/22

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mark b

Michael Crichton has a tin ear for dialogue. He characters always sound like talking points of view than real people. This movie is a melange of 70's issues, speeches, and dull shots. All Crichton books and films are the same.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Boston medical resident Susan Wheeler (Geneviève Bujold) becomes suspicious when her friend (Lois Chiles) is left in an irreversible coma after a routine procedure. Once she uncovers evidence of other patients being left in comas after undergoing procedures in the same operating room, she fears a conspiracy is afoot. When her physician boyfriend, Mark Bellows (Michael Douglas), is skeptical about her findings, Susan must go it alone to uncover the horrible truth.

Director: Michael Crichton
Producer: Martin Erlichman
Screenwriter: Michael Crichton
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 53m

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