Bad Medicine (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, Bad Medicine is a comedy film directed by Harvey Miller, running about 98 minutes. “The comedy that teaches a new low in higher education.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
Who’s in it. Bad Medicine stars Steve Guttenberg as Jeff Marx, Alan Arkin as Dr. Ramon Madera, Julie Hagerty as Liz Parker and Bill Macy as Dr. Gerald Marx, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Bad Medicine has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US 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 Bad Medicine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Medicine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Medicine (1985)?
- In US, Bad Medicine 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 Bad Medicine worth watching?
- Bad Medicine 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 Bad Medicine?
- Bad Medicine stars Steve Guttenberg, Alan Arkin, Julie Hagerty, Bill Macy and Curtis Armstrong.
- When was Bad Medicine released?
- Bad Medicine was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.