THE DOCTOR (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1999, THE DOCTOR is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set in a large hospital, this moving human drama depicts the conflicts and struggles of two young doctors as they face their patients with conviction and passion. Kazuma Asou, who helps out in his friend's clinic, is a doctor enjoying a peaceful life on rural Ishigaki Island. However, his father's death causes him to move to Tokyo and he starts working for a big hospital where he meets his old rival from his amateur boxing days, surgeon Kanzaki. Memories of their past return, and Asou finds himself once again competing with his popular counterpart. Their rivalry is further exacerbated by the two men's wildly different personalities, and it begins to involve the other doctors and nurses.
Who’s in it. THE DOCTOR stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kazushige Nagashima, Riona Hazuki and Saki Takaoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, THE DOCTOR sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch THE DOCTOR page.
If you liked it. Fans of THE DOCTOR tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch THE DOCTOR (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for THE DOCTOR change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is THE DOCTOR worth watching?
- THE DOCTOR holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in THE DOCTOR?
- THE DOCTOR stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kazushige Nagashima, Riona Hazuki, Saki Takaoka and Yoko Nogiwa.
- When was THE DOCTOR released?
- THE DOCTOR was released in 1999.