Intensive Care (1982) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Intensive Care (1982) — When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his
Intensive Care (1982) Storyline
When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his side. They've never really got on, so Midgley wants to be sure he's there if his father ever regains consciousness. As he hates his job as a schoolteacher, and his home-life with his wife, her senile mother and their insolent teenage son, he has no qualms about lingering around the hospital. But as days turn into weeks, his father obstinately refuses to 'slip away', and Denis' motivation for staying by his father's bedside has more and more to do with Valery, a young nurse.
Full Cast & Crew
- Alan Bennett as Denis Midgley
- Thora Hird as Aunty Kitty
- Helen Fraser as Joyce Midgley
- Julie Walters as Valery
- David Major as Colin Midgley
- Elizabeth Spriggs as Alice Duckworth
- Frank Crompton as Frank Midgley
- Kirk Wild as Denis as a Boy
- Alison Lloyd as Denis' Mother
- Jeanne Doree as Joyce's Mother
- Derek Fowlds as Hartley
- Colin Douglas as Uncle Ernest
- Joan Sanderson as Miss Tunstall
- Jim Broadbent as Mr Horsfall
- Aubrey Morris as Headmaster
Why Watch Intensive Care?
The Vibe: Intensive Care is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1982. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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