Doctor Bull (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Doctor Bull is a comedy and drama film directed by John Ford, running about 79 minutes. “As Great - As Human - As 'State Fair'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this engaging adaptation of James Gould Cozzen's novel The Last Adam, film icon Will Rogers portrays Dr. George Bull, a compassionate, highly regarded small-town physician who often prescribes a healthy dose of common sense! But when Bull begins dating a widow (Vera Allen), the local gossips misconstrue the story. To make matters worse, Bull's plainspoken manner earns him an enemy in the wealthy owner of a nearby construction camp. But once it's learned that the camp has caused illness by polluting the local water supply, the good doctor steps in to try to restore the town's health - and his reputation!
Who’s in it. Doctor Bull stars Will Rogers as Dr. George 'Doc' Bull, Vera Allen as Mme Janet 'Jane' Cardmaker, Marian Nixon as May Tupping and Howard Lally as Joe Tupping, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Doctor Bull 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 Bull page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Bull tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Bull (1933)?
- In US, Doctor Bull 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 Bull worth watching?
- Doctor Bull holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Bull?
- Doctor Bull stars Will Rogers, Vera Allen, Marian Nixon, Howard Lally and Berton Churchill.
- When was Doctor Bull released?
- Doctor Bull was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.