The Doctor
Seen it?1991 | 122 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Randa Haines
- William HurtJack
- Christine LahtiAnne
- Elizabeth PerkinsJune
- Mandy PatinkinMurray
- Adam ArkinEli
- Charlie KorsmoNicky
- Wendy CrewsonLeslie Abbott
- Bill MacyAl Cade
- J.E. FreemanRalph
- William MarquezMr. Maris