Doctor in Love (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, Doctor in Love is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 93 minutes. “The Newest And Funniest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to sow his doctorial wild oats.
Who’s in it. Doctor in Love stars Michael Craig as Dr Richard Hare, Virginia Maskell as Dr Nicola Berrington, Leslie Phillips as Dr Tony Burke and James Robertson Justice as Sir Lancelot Spratt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Doctor in Love 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 Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor in Love (1960)?
- In GB, Doctor in Love 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 Love worth watching?
- Doctor in Love holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Love?
- Doctor in Love stars Michael Craig, Virginia Maskell, Leslie Phillips, James Robertson Justice and Nicholas Phipps.
- When was Doctor in Love released?
- Doctor in Love was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.