Doc Hollywood (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1991, Doc Hollywood is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 104 minutes. “He was headed to Beverly Hills to be a plastic surgeon... but he took an exit to a town that didn't take plastic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.
Who’s in it. Doc Hollywood stars Michael J. Fox as Benjamin Stone, Julie Warner as Vialula (Lou), Barnard Hughes as Aurelius Hogue and Woody Harrelson as Hank Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Doc Hollywood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Doc Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doc Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doc Hollywood (1991)?
- In US, Doc Hollywood is available to 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 Doc Hollywood worth watching?
- Doc Hollywood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doc Hollywood?
- Doc Hollywood stars Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Barnard Hughes, Woody Harrelson and David Ogden Stiers.
- When was Doc Hollywood released?
- Doc Hollywood was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.