The Medicine Man (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, The Medicine Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Scott Pembroke, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help.
Who’s in it. The Medicine Man stars Jack Benny as Dr. John H. Harvey, Betty Bronson as Mamie Goltz, E. Alyn Warren as Emil Goltz and Eva Novak as Hilda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Medicine Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Medicine Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Medicine Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Medicine Man (1930)?
- In US, The Medicine Man is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Medicine Man worth watching?
- The Medicine Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Medicine Man?
- The Medicine Man stars Jack Benny, Betty Bronson, E. Alyn Warren, Eva Novak and Billy Butts.
- When was The Medicine Man released?
- The Medicine Man was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.