The Physician (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2013, The Physician is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Philipp Stölzl, running about 155 minutes. “A journey out of darkness into light” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. England, 1021. Rob Cole, a boy born in a miserable mining town, swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
Who’s in it. The Physician stars Tom Payne as Rob Cole, Ben Kingsley as Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Stellan Skarsgård as Barber and Olivier Martinez as Shah Ala ad Daula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Physician has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Physician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Physician tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Physician (2013)?
- In GB, The Physician is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Physician worth watching?
- The Physician holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Physician?
- The Physician stars Tom Payne, Ben Kingsley, Stellan Skarsgård, Olivier Martinez and Emma Catherine Rigby.
- When was The Physician released?
- The Physician was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.