The Good Doctor
Seen it?2011 | 93 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (66% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, 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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a kidney infection, and gets a much-needed boost of self-esteem. However, when her health starts improving, Martin fears losing her, so he begins tampering with her treatment, keeping Diane sick and in the hospital right next to him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5K worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lance Daly
- Orlando BloomDr. Martin Blake
- Riley KeoughDiane Nixon
- Taraji P. HensonNurse Theresa
- Rob MorrowDr. Waylans
- Michael PeñaJimmy
- Troy GarityDan
- J.K. SimmonsDetective Krauss
- Wade WilliamsMr. Nixon
- Molly PriceMrs. Nixon
- Monique Gabriela CurnenNurse Maryanne