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Extremis (2016): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Extremis is a 2016 documentary directed by Dan Krauss, starring Jessica Zitter and Monica Bhargava. It runs 24 minutes. Stream it on Netflix.

Extremis (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
24 min
Director
Dan Krauss
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Extremis About?

The premise of Extremis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Extremis

Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Extremis Cast

Jessica Zitter leads the cast, with Monica Bhargava. Directed by Dan Krauss.

Plot

Extremis Plot Summary

What happens in Extremis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tony Stark is a renowned weapons designer whose creations end up being used in conflicts abroad, including Afghanistan, where a mission goes wrong and he is seriously wounded by a bomb he helped design. A shrapnel piece lodges near his heart, and he is captured by Afghan terrorists. With the help of his ally and fellow captive Ho Yinsen, he builds a first Iron Man suit in order to escape, though Yinsen sacrifices himself in the escape.

In a separate strand, three men in a Texas slaughterhouse witness a disturbing transformation when one of them, nicknamed “Mallen,” is injected with an experimental drug. The procedure triggers a painful metamorphosis and leaves the others terrified enough to flee and lock the door behind him.

Full summary

The whole story of Extremis, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Extremis?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What caused the shrapnel to become lodged in Tony Stark's chest?

Details

Extremis Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “生死關頭” and “人生末路”.

Also known as
  • 生死關頭
  • 人生末路
  • 익스트리미스
  • เอ็กซ์ตรีมิส

Seen Extremis?

FAQ

Extremis FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Extremis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Extremis?

Extremis runs 24 minutes.

When was Extremis released?

Extremis was released on April 17, 2016.

Who directed Extremis?

Extremis was directed by Dan Krauss.

More films by Dan Krauss

Who is in the cast of Extremis?

Extremis stars Jessica Zitter and Monica Bhargava.

Where can I watch Extremis?

In the US, Extremis is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).

Does Extremis have a post-credit scene?

No. Extremis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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