Doctor Detroit (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1983, Doctor Detroit is a comedy film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 89 minutes. “He's making the world safe for insanity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.
Who’s in it. Doctor Detroit stars Dan Aykroyd as Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit, Howard Hesseman as Smooth Walker, Donna Dixon as Monica McNeil and Lydia Lei as Jasmine Wu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Doctor Detroit has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.4M 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 Doctor Detroit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Detroit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Detroit (1983)?
- In US, Doctor Detroit 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 Doctor Detroit worth watching?
- Doctor Detroit holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Detroit?
- Doctor Detroit stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Lydia Lei and T.K. Carter.
- When was Doctor Detroit released?
- Doctor Detroit was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.