Doctor K (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, Doctor K is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Terminally ill patients are magically cured by a neurosurgeon who transfers their tumors to his own brain.
Who’s in it. Doctor K stars Cha In-pyo as Kang Ji-min, Kim Ha-neul as Oh Sae-yun, Kim Hye-soo as Pyo Ji-soo and Seo Tae-hwa as 3rd Year, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Doctor K 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 K page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor K tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor K (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor K change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor K worth watching?
- Doctor K holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor K?
- Doctor K stars Cha In-pyo, Kim Ha-neul, Kim Hye-soo, Seo Tae-hwa and Park Sang-myeon.
- When was Doctor K released?
- Doctor K was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.