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Desperate Measures

6.019981h 40mRMovieActionDramaThriller

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…

DirectorBarbet Schroeder

WriterDavid Klass

ProducersGary Foster·Susan Hoffman

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Barbet Schroeder

Captain Jeremiah Cassidy

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Desperate Measures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desperate Measures on Netflix?

No, Desperate Measures is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Desperate Measures on Amazon Prime Video?

Desperate Measures isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Desperate Measures for free?

Desperate Measures isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.