dangling over how to get out of such an irredeemable world (where modern man is perceived as forgotten in death)." The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 12 reviews. Awards and nominations In 1995, The Hospital was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". See also List of American films of 1971 Notes References External links The Hospital essay by Daniel Eagan in America's Film Legacy: The Authoritative Guide to the Landmark Movies in the National Film Registry, A&C Black, 2010 , pages 676-677 1971 films 1970s black comedy films 1971 comedy-drama films American black comedy films American comedy-drama films American satirical films Films about medical malpractice Films directed by Arthur Hiller Films set in New York City Films whose writer won the Best Original Screenplay Academy Award Films whose writer won the Best Screenplay BAFTA Award Films set in hospitals Films with screenplays by Paddy Chayefsky Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize winners United Artists films United States National Film Registry films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films