Doctor X (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1932, Doctor X is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 76 minutes. “Out-thrills them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.
Who’s in it. Doctor X stars Lionel Atwill as Dr. Jerry Xavier, Fay Wray as Joanne Xavier, Lee Tracy as Lee Taylor and Preston Foster as Dr. Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Doctor X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor X tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor X (1932)?
- In US, Doctor X 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 X worth watching?
- Doctor X holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor X?
- Doctor X stars Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Lee Tracy, Preston Foster and John Wray.
- When was Doctor X released?
- Doctor X was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.