Right to Die (1987)

Name: Right to Die
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-08-12

1h 30m

Running Time

Plot.

Emily Bauer (Raquel Welch) is a successful psychologist with a happy home life who is suddenly stricken with the dreaded neurological affliction ALS (aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). At first, she is determined to fight for her life, but as her conditions deteriorates and she becomes more of a human vegetable, Ms. Welch begs her husband (Michael Gross) to help her die.

Where to Watch.

Subs

Currently Right to Die is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Prime Video

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Details.

Release Date
August 12, 1987

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 30m

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2025-02-10

Wiki.

Right to Die is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on October 12, 1987. Directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Phil Penningroth, it is based on articles in The New York Times written by Andrew H. Malcolm. The film stars Raquel Welch and Michael Gross, with Bonnie Bartlett, Peter Michael Goetz, and Joanna Miles in supporting roles. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and Welch was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance.

Right to Die was one of three films that Welch said she was most proud of.