Dentist on the Job (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Dentist on the Job is a comedy film directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards, running about 88 minutes. “For The First Time In Your Life...You'll Really Laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Colonel Proudfoot of Proudfoot Industries tries to entice a couple of newly qualified dentists to advertise "Dreem", a revolutionary type of toothpaste, but he knows that if the dentists learn that they are part of an advertising campaign, they will be struck off, and the campaign will be a disaster.
Who’s in it. Dentist on the Job stars Bob Monkhouse as David Cookson, Kenneth Connor as Sam Field, Shirley Eaton as Jill Venner and Ronnie Stevens as Brian Dexter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dentist on the Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dentist on the Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dentist on the Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dentist on the Job (1961)?
- In GB, Dentist on the Job is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dentist on the Job worth watching?
- Dentist on the Job holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dentist on the Job?
- Dentist on the Job stars Bob Monkhouse, Kenneth Connor, Shirley Eaton, Ronnie Stevens and Eric Barker.
- When was Dentist on the Job released?
- Dentist on the Job was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.