Her Favorite Patient (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Her Favorite Patient is a comedy and romance film directed by Andrew L. Stone, running about 72 minutes. “When Beautiful Doctor Meets Handsome Hospital Case.. IT'S TOUCH AND OH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful female doctor visits her small hometown on her way back to Chicago. Her overworked uncle, who is the town's doctor, wants her to stay and help him, and he and a macho test pilot who's fallen for her come up with a plan that involves the pilot faking an illness and being treated by her, with her uncle's "help".
Who’s in it. Her Favorite Patient stars John Carroll as Morgan Hale, Ruth Hussey as Dr. Hedy Fredericks, MD, Charles Ruggles as Dr. J.H. 'Doc' Fredericks and Ann Rutherford as Lola Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Her Favorite Patient has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Favorite Patient page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Favorite Patient tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Favorite Patient (1945)?
- In US, Her Favorite Patient is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Her Favorite Patient worth watching?
- Her Favorite Patient holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Favorite Patient?
- Her Favorite Patient stars John Carroll, Ruth Hussey, Charles Ruggles, Ann Rutherford and Esther Dale.
- When was Her Favorite Patient released?
- Her Favorite Patient was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.