Doctor in the House (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Doctor in the House is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 92 minutes. “Happy-Go-Laughable Hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast sports-car driving that constitute 1950s medical training. There is, however, always the looming and formidable figure of chief surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt to remind them of their real purpose.
Who’s in it. Doctor in the House stars Dirk Bogarde as Simon Sparrow, Muriel Pavlow as Nurse Joy Gibson, Kenneth More as Richard Grimsdyke and Donald Sinden as Tony Benskin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Doctor in the House 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 the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor in the House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor in the House (1954)?
- In GB, Doctor in the House 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 the House worth watching?
- Doctor in the House holds an audience score of 6.3 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 the House?
- Doctor in the House stars Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More, Donald Sinden and Kay Kendall.
- When was Doctor in the House released?
- Doctor in the House was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.