Doctor at Sea (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1955, Doctor at Sea is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 93 minutes. “That Doctor is Back ...and She-Sick!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The second of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. A bachelor doctor goes to sea to escape the boredom of shore practice, but studies the nurses more than medicine, and Brigitte Bardot is around.
Who’s in it. Doctor at Sea stars Dirk Bogarde as Dr. Simon Sparrow, Brigitte Bardot as Hélène Colbert, Brenda De Banzie as Muriel Mallet and James Robertson Justice as Capt. Hogg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Doctor at Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor at Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor at Sea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor at Sea (1955)?
- In US, Doctor at Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor at Sea worth watching?
- Doctor at Sea holds an audience score of 5.5 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 at Sea?
- Doctor at Sea stars Dirk Bogarde, Brigitte Bardot, Brenda De Banzie, James Robertson Justice and Maurice Denham.
- When was Doctor at Sea released?
- Doctor at Sea was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.