Movies like Article 99

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest confronts the failings of psychiatric institutions with a mix of comedy and sobering drama. It's a classic that fans of Article 99’s hospital setting and critique of administrative control should find compelling.

Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams, combines humor with heartfelt drama in a hospital setting, much like Article 99. It shares a compassionate and humanistic view on patient care which might appeal to viewers who are drawn to socially-minded medical dramedies.

Born on the Fourth of July provides a dramatic portrayal of a veteran's struggle with his war experiences and the bureaucracy of the VA system. Fans of Article 99 would appreciate this more intense, but still critically engaged, look at veterans' issues.

M*A*S*H combines the elements of dark humor and the realities of war, similar to Article 99's mix of comedy and drama within a veterans' hospital. Fans of Article 99 might relish M*A*S*H's satirical take on the absurdities of military life and its subtle commentary on the bureaucracy of war.

The Doctor tells the story of a surgeon becoming a patient, offering a perspective shift similar to Article 99's narrative. It explores the emotional depth of the healthcare system and would resonate with viewers interested in the more personal side of medicine.