Where can I watch Dr. Detroit (1983)?

In USA, Dr. Detroit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Dr. Detroit worth watching?

Dr. Detroit holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Dr. Detroit?

Dr. Detroit stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Lydia Lei and T.K. Carter.

When was Dr. Detroit released?

Dr. Detroit was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.

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Dr. Detroit (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1983 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1983, Dr. Detroit is a komödie film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 89 minutes. “He's making the world safe for insanity.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der Klein-Zuhälter Smooth Walker wird von der unerbittlichen Gangster-Chefin Mom gedrängt, seine Schulden bei ihr zu begleichen. Er rettet sich mit der Behauptung, von dem gefürchteten Zuhälter Doctor Detroit geknechtet zu werden. Als Mom den netten Herren kennen lernen möchte, ist Walkers Verzweiflung groß - bis er den exzentrisch-trotteligen Collegeprofessor Clifford Skridlow überreden kann, den Doctor zu verkörpern. Während sich Walker schleunigst aus dem Staub macht, findet Skridlow Gefallen an seiner Rolle, seinem neuen stylischen Outfit und seinen Mädchen.

Who’s in it. Dr. Detroit stars Dan Aykroyd as Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit, Howard Hesseman as Smooth Walker, Donna Dixon as Monica McNeil and Lydia Lei as Jasmine Wu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Dr. Detroit has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Detroit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Detroit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Dr. Detroit (1983)?: In USA, Dr. Detroit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dr. Detroit worth watching?: Dr. Detroit holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dr. Detroit?: Dr. Detroit stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Lydia Lei and T.K. Carter.
When was Dr. Detroit released?: Dr. Detroit was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.