The Doctor (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1991, The Doctor is a drama film directed by Randa Haines, running about 122 minutes. “An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack McKee is a doctor with it all: he's successful, he's rich, and he has no problems.... until he is diagnosed with throat cancer. Now that he has seen medicine, hospitals, and doctors from a patient's perspective, he realises that there is more to being a doctor than surgery and prescriptions.
Who’s in it. The Doctor stars William Hurt as Jack, Christine Lahti as Anne, Elizabeth Perkins as June and Mandy Patinkin as Murray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Doctor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.1M 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 The Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Doctor (1991)?
- In US, The Doctor 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 The Doctor worth watching?
- The Doctor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Doctor?
- The Doctor stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin.
- When was The Doctor released?
- The Doctor was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.