The Fifth Patient (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, The Fifth Patient is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Amir Mann, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. John Reilly wakes up in an African Hospital with only fragments of his memory intact. An officer of the local regime, Mugambe, accuses him of being an American spy.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Patient stars Peter Bogdanovich as John Reilly, Isaach De Bankolé as Cpt. Mugambe, Brendan Fehr as Vince Callow and Marley Shelton as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Fifth Patient has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Patient page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Patient tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Patient (2007)?
- In US, The Fifth Patient is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fifth Patient worth watching?
- The Fifth Patient holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fifth Patient?
- The Fifth Patient stars Peter Bogdanovich, Isaach De Bankolé, Brendan Fehr, Marley Shelton and Harsh Nayyar.
- When was The Fifth Patient released?
- The Fifth Patient was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.