Doctor in Clover (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1966, Doctor in Clover is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 97 minutes. “The Newest and Funniest Doctor of them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doctor in Clover is another 'Doctor' movie, but this time Leslie Phillips is the main doctor in the story, looking for love and romance from the hospital nurses, much to the annoyance of the main Administrator (James Robertson Justice) who wants his doctors to be 100% focussed on the job. Numerous antics follow, with Phillips getting Justice fixed up with the new prim-and-proper Matron (Joan Sims) and his attempted failures to lure the hospital's beauty, the physiotherapist.
Who’s in it. Doctor in Clover stars Leslie Phillips as Dr Gaston Grimsdyke, James Robertson Justice as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Shirley Anne Field as Nurse Bancroft and John Fraser as Dr Miles Grimsdyke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Doctor in Clover 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 Clover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor in Clover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor in Clover (1966)?
- In GB, Doctor in Clover 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 Clover worth watching?
- Doctor in Clover holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Clover?
- Doctor in Clover stars Leslie Phillips, James Robertson Justice, Shirley Anne Field, John Fraser and Joan Sims.
- When was Doctor in Clover released?
- Doctor in Clover was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.