Carry On Again Doctor
Seen it?1969 | 85 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerald Thomas
- Sidney JamesGladstone Screwer
- Kenneth WilliamsDr. Frederick Carver
- Charles HawtreyDr. Ernest Stoppidge
- Jim DaleDr. Jimmy Nookey
- Joan SimsMrs. Ellen Moore
- Barbara WindsorGoldie Locks
- Hattie JacquesMiss Soaper, the Matron
- Patsy RowlandsMiss Fosdick
- Peter ButterworthShuffling Patient
- Elizabeth KnightNurse Willing