The Doctor(1991)
An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life.
The Doctor Synopsis
Jack McKee is a doctor with it all: he's successful, he's rich, and he has no problems.... until he is diagnosed with throat cancer. Now that he has seen medicine, hospitals, and doctors from a patient's perspective, he realises that there is more to being a doctor than surgery and prescriptions.
The Doctor (1991) is a drama film directed by Randa Haines, released on July 24, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins and Mandy Patinkin. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Randa Haines
- Writers:
- Robert Caswell, Ed Rosenbaum
- Producers:
- Laura Ziskin
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Michael Convertino
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,120,905
- Status:
- Released
The Doctor (1991) Trailer
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The Doctor Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Jack
Christine Lahti
as Anne
Elizabeth Perkins
as June
Mandy Patinkin
as Murray
Adam Arkin
as Eli
Charlie Korsmo
as Nicky
Wendy Crewson
as Leslie Abbott
Bill Macy
as Al Cade
J.E. Freeman
as Ralph
William Marquez
as Mr. Maris
Kyle Secor
as Alan
Nicole Orth-Pallavicini
as Sarah
Key crew
Directed by Randa Haines, written by Robert Caswell and Ed Rosenbaum, produced by Laura Ziskin.
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The Doctor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 88 ratings.
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The Doctor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Doctor online?
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The Doctor (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Doctor?
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The main cast of The Doctor (1991) includes William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin. The film was directed by Randa Haines. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Doctor released?
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The Doctor was released on July 24, 1991 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Doctor worth watching?
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The Doctor (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Doctor?
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Yes. The official The Doctor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.