Doc Martin (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2001, Doc Martin is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Ben Bolt, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Doc Martin tells the tale of Martin Clunes' character in the film, in the months leading up to the Saving Grace story. Martin Bamford is a heart-broken London obstetrician, in a jealous rage after he finds out that his wife has been sleeping with three of his buddies. He escapes to a small Cornish fishing village, which he grows surprisingly attached to, and is extremely reluctant to return with his cheating wife when she comes to pick him up. Although he has only been looking for a week's R & R, Dr Bamford stumbles across a network of secrets in the village of Port Isaac, and finds himself embroiled in the most exciting scandal the village has seen for centuries.

Who’s in it. Doc Martin stars Martin Clunes as Doctor Martin Bamford, Mark Heap as Mitch, Tristan Sturrock as Harvey and Dominic Rowan as Andrew, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Doc Martin has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doc Martin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doc Martin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Doc Martin (2001)?
In US, Doc Martin is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Doc Martin worth watching?
Doc Martin holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Doc Martin?
Doc Martin stars Martin Clunes, Mark Heap, Tristan Sturrock, Dominic Rowan and Richard Dillane.
When was Doc Martin released?
Doc Martin was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.