Name: Acceptable Risk
Director: William A. Graham
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie, Thriller
Released: 2001-03-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Chad Lowe, Kelly Rutherford, Sean Patrick Flanery, Patty McCormack, Danielle von Zerneck

What if your miracle cure turned everyone into pleasure-seeking zombies? 2001 TV movie chaos ensues.

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Overview

Drama Science Fiction TV Movie Thriller

An ambitious medical researcher discovers a mold that he believes could be the foundation of a miracle cure for degenerative disease.

Content warning

robin cook

scientific hubrisaddiction as enhancementcorporate greedmarital sacrifice

Standout Aspects

Acting

Chad Lowe's descent into mold-fueled mania

Production

That unmistakable early-2000s TV movie aesthetic

Best for:Solo·Friends·Background

Heads up:Sexual Content

Director

William A. Graham

ReleasedMar 1, 2001

Runtime1h 32m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Entertainment Partners

Top Cast

Chad Lowe

Edward Welles

Kelly Rutherford

Kim Welles

Sean Patrick Flanery

Bobby

Patty McCormack

Lois

Danielle von Zerneck

Gloria

Joy Tanner

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Robin Cook literally wrote this to cash in on his own Coma success—pure airport paperback energy translated to screen.

Cultural

This aired on Fox in 2001 and was immediately forgotten, making it perfect 'before they were famous' viewing—Sean Patrick Flanery's pre-Boondock Saints TV era.