The Surgeon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, The Surgeon is a horror and science fiction film directed by Carl Schenkel, running about 99 minutes. “First Jason... Then Freddy... Finally, A Professional.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Julian Mater is suspended and gets his license revoked for performing experiments on dying patients in cellular regeneration. A couple of years later, he returns to the hospital that condemned his work to begin practicing his grizzly experiments once more.
Who’s in it. The Surgeon stars Isabel Glasser as Dr. Theresa McCann, James Remar as Dr. Benjamin Hendricks, Sean Haberle as Dr. Julian Matar and Peter Boyle as Lt. McEllwaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Surgeon 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 The Surgeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surgeon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surgeon (1995)?
- In US, The Surgeon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Surgeon worth watching?
- The Surgeon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Surgeon?
- The Surgeon stars Isabel Glasser, James Remar, Sean Haberle, Peter Boyle and Malcolm McDowell.
- When was The Surgeon released?
- The Surgeon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.