Thank You, Doctor Rey (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, Thank You, Doctor Rey is a comedy film directed by Andrew Litvack, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A gay young man is recruited into an illicit love triangle to watch a much older man’s sexual liaison, but ends up witnessing what turns out to be his murder. The next day the young man's opera diva mother informs him that his estranged father has been in Paris... until the previous night when he was murdered. Seeking help with a psychiatrist, the young man comes across an eccentric actress who has come totally unhinged by the death of that psychiatrist, the infamous Docteur Rey. At first mistaking her for the doctor, the young man embarks on a madcap mystery, reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with Paris as the backdrop.
Who’s in it. Thank You, Doctor Rey stars Dianne Wiest as Elisabeth Beaumont, Jane Birkin as Pénélope, Bulle Ogier as Claude Sabrié and Roschdy Zem as Taxifahrer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Thank You, Doctor Rey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thank You, Doctor Rey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thank You, Doctor Rey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thank You, Doctor Rey (2002)?
- In US, Thank You, Doctor Rey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thank You, Doctor Rey worth watching?
- Thank You, Doctor Rey holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thank You, Doctor Rey?
- Thank You, Doctor Rey stars Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin, Bulle Ogier, Roschdy Zem and Jerry Hall.
- When was Thank You, Doctor Rey released?
- Thank You, Doctor Rey was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.