The Good Doctor (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, The Good Doctor is a drama series. “Everyone operates differently.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
Who’s in it. The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Marcus Andrews and Christina Chang as Audrey Lim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Good Doctor sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Doctor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Doctor (2017)?
- In US, The Good Doctor is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Good Doctor worth watching?
- The Good Doctor holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Good Doctor?
- The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Hill Harper, Christina Chang and Paige Spara.
- When was The Good Doctor released?
- The Good Doctor was released in 2017.