The Country Doctor
Seen it?2016 | 102 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
All the people in this countryside area, can count on Jean-Pierre, the doctor who auscultates them, heals and reassures them day and night, 7 days a week. Now Jean-Pierre is sick, so he sees Natalie, a young doctor, coming from the hospital to assist him. But will she adapt to this new life and be able to replace the man that believed to be irreplaceable?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thomas Lilti
- François CluzetJean-Pierre Werner
- Marianne DenicourtNathalie Delezia
- Isabelle SadoyanWerner's mother
- Félix MoatiVincent Werner
- Christophe OdentDoctor Michel Norès
- Patrick DescampsFrancis Maroini
- Guy FaucherMonsieur Sorlin
- Margaux FabreNinon
- Julien LucasNinon's fiancé
- Yohann GoetzmannAlexis