The Hospital (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, The Hospital is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 103 minutes. “Madness, Murder and Malpractice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.
Who’s in it. The Hospital stars George C. Scott as Dr. Herbert Bock, Diana Rigg as Barbara Drummond, Richard Dysart as Dr. Welbeck and Barnard Hughes as Drummond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hospital has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Hospital page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hospital tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hospital (1971)?
- In US, The Hospital is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Hospital worth watching?
- The Hospital holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hospital?
- The Hospital stars George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Richard Dysart, Barnard Hughes and Stephen Elliott.
- When was The Hospital released?
- The Hospital was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.