Black Medicine (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Black Medicine is a thriller and crime film directed by Colum Eastwood, running about 90 minutes. “Do no harm.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jo is a black-market medic who carries out illegal operations for the criminal underworld. When she gives refuge to a young girl, she must choose between breaking her medical oath or crossing her ruthless employers.
Who’s in it. Black Medicine stars Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Jo, Amybeth McNulty as Áine, Orla Brady as Bernadette and Shashi Rami as Kilvenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Black Medicine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Medicine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Medicine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Medicine (2021)?
- In GB, Black Medicine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Medicine worth watching?
- Black Medicine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Medicine?
- Black Medicine stars Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Amybeth McNulty, Orla Brady, Shashi Rami and Lalor Roddy.
- When was Black Medicine released?
- Black Medicine was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.