Dear Doctor (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Dear Doctor is a drama film directed by Miwa Nishikawa, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Osamu Ino is a great doctor who is beloved in his rural village. His knowledge and dedication make an equally strong impression on his reluctant medical intern, Keisuke Soma. But, Soma and the villagers reconsider their opinion when they learn about a shameful incident from Dr. Ino's past. Now the once-respected doctor must account for his past actions.
Who’s in it. Dear Doctor stars Eita Nagayama as Keisuke Soma, Tsurube Shofukutei as Osamu Ino, Kaoru Yachigusa as Kaduko Torikai and Kimiko Yo as Akemi Ohtake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dear Doctor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Doctor (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Doctor worth watching?
- Dear Doctor holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Doctor?
- Dear Doctor stars Eita Nagayama, Tsurube Shofukutei, Kaoru Yachigusa, Kimiko Yo and Haruka Igawa.
- When was Dear Doctor released?
- Dear Doctor was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.