The Doctor Prefers Sailors (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, The Doctor Prefers Sailors is a comedy film directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor in a hotel has a lot of problems like a man repeatedly fails to commit suicide, a pair of window washers witness a murder by a hit man, a suspicious wife checks up on her husband who happens to be having an affair with her and many more...
Who’s in it. The Doctor Prefers Sailors stars Alvaro Vitali as Alvaro, Paola Senatore as Paola, Gianni Ciardo as Gianni and Renzo Palmer as Captain Carlo Morelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Doctor Prefers Sailors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Doctor Prefers Sailors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Doctor Prefers Sailors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Doctor Prefers Sailors (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Doctor Prefers Sailors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Doctor Prefers Sailors worth watching?
- The Doctor Prefers Sailors holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Doctor Prefers Sailors?
- The Doctor Prefers Sailors stars Alvaro Vitali, Paola Senatore, Gianni Ciardo, Renzo Palmer and Sabrina Siani.
- When was The Doctor Prefers Sailors released?
- The Doctor Prefers Sailors was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.