Doctor in Distress (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, Doctor in Distress is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 102 minutes. “It's that incurable 'DOCTOR' team in their NEWEST and SAUCIEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
Who’s in it. Doctor in Distress stars Dirk Bogarde as Dr Simon Sparrow, James Robertson Justice as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Samantha Eggar as Delia Mallory and Barbara Murray as Iris Merchant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Doctor in Distress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor in Distress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor in Distress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor in Distress (1963)?
- In GB, Doctor in Distress is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor in Distress worth watching?
- Doctor in Distress holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor in Distress?
- Doctor in Distress stars Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Murray and Mylène Demongeot.
- When was Doctor in Distress released?
- Doctor in Distress was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.