Doctor Lisa (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2020, Doctor Lisa is a drama and history film directed by Oksana Karas, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about a day in the life of Elizaveta Petrovna Glinka, also known as Doctor Liza. Moscow, 2012. The Glinka family prepares for a celebration: thirty years together. The closest friends are invited for dinner, the sons have arrived. Of course, Liza has freed up this day for her family. There’s just a trifle: to stop by the Fund and see the weekly patients at the Paveletsky Station. But the days of Doctor Liza are always full of surprises… In a hospital in a Moscow suburb a five-year-old girl is dying. The duty doctor has to discharge Eva. Due to medical formalities the child, who suffers from cancer, is left without painkillers. In utter despair, the girl’s father turns to Liza for help. When Liza cannot find a way to help the child within the system, she decides on a desperate act…
Who’s in it. Doctor Lisa stars Chulpan Khamatova as Elizaveta Glinka, Konstantin Khabenskiy as Shevkunov, doctor, Andrzej Chyra as Gleb Glinka and Andrey Burkovskiy as Kolesov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Doctor Lisa has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Doctor Lisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Lisa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Lisa (2020)?
- In GB, Doctor Lisa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor Lisa worth watching?
- Doctor Lisa holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Lisa?
- Doctor Lisa stars Chulpan Khamatova, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Andrzej Chyra, Andrey Burkovskiy and Alexey Agranovich.
- When was Doctor Lisa released?
- Doctor Lisa was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.