Gross Anatomy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Gross Anatomy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Thom Eberhardt, running about 109 minutes. “No one thought a real rebel like Joe would make it through medical school. But they didn't know Joe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Slovak is a brilliant first-year med student whose casual, nonconforming approach to life gets tested when he enrolls in Gross Anatomy, the toughest course in med school.
Who’s in it. Gross Anatomy stars Matthew Modine as Joe Slovak, Christine Lahti as Dr. Rachel Woodruff, Todd Field as David Schreiner and Daphne Zuniga as Laurie Rorbach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gross Anatomy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.6M 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 Gross Anatomy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gross Anatomy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gross Anatomy (1989)?
- In US, Gross Anatomy 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 Gross Anatomy worth watching?
- Gross Anatomy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gross Anatomy?
- Gross Anatomy stars Matthew Modine, Christine Lahti, Todd Field, Daphne Zuniga and Zakes Mokae.
- When was Gross Anatomy released?
- Gross Anatomy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.