Medicine (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.1

Medicine poster

Released in 2014, Medicine is a comedy and drama film directed by Colin Nutley, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Johanna works as a journalist on a women magazine. But her boss is an idiot, her salary is ridiculous and her husband has left her for a younger woman. With a great life crisis she decided to try a new medicine.

Who’s in it. Medicine stars Helena Bergström as Johanna, Ewa Fröling as Iris, Ida Engvoll as Linda and Katarina Ewerlöf as Marie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Medicine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medicine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Medicine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Medicine (2014)?
In GB, Medicine is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Medicine worth watching?
Medicine holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Medicine?
Medicine stars Helena Bergström, Ewa Fröling, Ida Engvoll, Katarina Ewerlöf and Cecilia Forss.
When was Medicine released?
Medicine was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.