Doctor Bello (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Doctor Bello is a drama film directed by Tony Abulu, running about 95 minutes. “The cure for cancer has been found... in the sky mountains of Africa...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cancer specialist Dr. Michael Durant forms an unlikely bond with seven year old Sam and becomes desperate, willing to risk anything to save the child’s life. A surreptitious Nigerian Nurse convinces him to seek the help of Dr. Bello, an uncertified Nigerian Doctor, known in the Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.
Who’s in it. Doctor Bello stars Isaiah Washington as Doctor Michael Durant, Vivica A. Fox as Chloe Durant, Jimmy Jean-Louis as Doctor Bello and Bern Cohen as Doctor Bernstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Doctor Bello 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 Doctor Bello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Bello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Bello (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Bello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Bello worth watching?
- Doctor Bello holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Bello?
- Doctor Bello stars Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bern Cohen and Genevieve Nnaji.
- When was Doctor Bello released?
- Doctor Bello was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.