The Heart Surgeon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Heart Surgeon is a drama and tv movie film directed by Audrey Cooke, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Cardiac surgeon Alex Marsden has an affair with Marcella Duggan, but then finds himself having to operate on her husband Larry, who is also his friend.
Who’s in it. The Heart Surgeon stars Nigel Havers as Dr. Alex Marsden, Orla Brady as Marcella Duggan, Lorcan Cranitch as Larry Duggan and Claire Yarlett as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Heart Surgeon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heart Surgeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heart Surgeon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heart Surgeon (1997)?
- In US, The Heart Surgeon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heart Surgeon worth watching?
- The Heart Surgeon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heart Surgeon?
- The Heart Surgeon stars Nigel Havers, Orla Brady, Lorcan Cranitch, Claire Yarlett and John Castle.
- When was The Heart Surgeon released?
- The Heart Surgeon was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.