Where to watch Desperate Measures (1998) in the UK
Desperate Measures (1998) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Desperate times call for. . .
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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Michael KeatonPeter McCabe -
Andy GarciaFrank Conner -
Brian CoxCaptain Jeremiah Cassidy -
Marcia Gay HardenDr. Samantha Hawkins -
Erik KingNate Oliver -
Efrain FigueroaVargas -
Joseph CrossMatthew Conner -
Janel MoloneySarah Davis
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Desperate Measures — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desperate Measures in the UK?
Desperate Measures (1998) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Desperate Measures?
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Can I buy a digital copy of Desperate Measures?
Yes. Desperate Measures can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Desperate Measures is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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