Dr. Alemán (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2008, Dr. Alemán is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Tom Schreiber, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Marc, an unexperienced medical doctor from Germany arrives at the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia for his internship and soon finds himself in-between a raging gang war in Siloé, a Cali barrio. In the hospital he has to care mostly for shotgun wounds, while in the streets he falls in love with a stall-holder who cares for some of the children involved in drug trafficking and criminal violence. Alienating his colleagues and his host family while befriending the kids, he soon finds himself trapped in the center of the violent conflict between the gangs and has to come to a decision.
Who’s in it. Dr. Alemán stars August Diehl as Marc, Marleyda Soto as Wanda, Andrés Parra as Hector Luis and Hernán Méndez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Dr. Alemán has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Alemán page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Alemán tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Alemán (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Alemán change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Alemán worth watching?
- Dr. Alemán holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Alemán?
- Dr. Alemán stars August Diehl, Marleyda Soto, Andrés Parra, Hernán Méndez and David Steven Bravo.
- When was Dr. Alemán released?
- Dr. Alemán was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.