The Dentist (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, The Dentist is a thriller and horror film directed by Brian Yuzna, running about 92 minutes. “It's been six months. Time for your check-up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Feinstone has everything, a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry; but when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay.
Who’s in it. The Dentist stars Corbin Bernsen as Dr. Alan Feinstone, Linda Hoffman as Brooke Feinstone, Michael Stadvec as Matt and Ken Foree as Detective Gibbs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Dentist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dentist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dentist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dentist (1996)?
- In US, The Dentist is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dentist worth watching?
- The Dentist holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dentist?
- The Dentist stars Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec, Ken Foree and Tony Noakes.
- When was The Dentist released?
- The Dentist was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.