The Doctor

An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life.

19912h 2m6.5(88 votes)

Drama

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. It stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, and Elizabeth Perkins. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 88 votes.

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Director

Randa Haines

Cast

William Hurt

Jack

Christine Lahti

Anne

Elizabeth Perkins

June

Mandy Patinkin

Murray

Adam Arkin

Eli

Charlie Korsmo

Nicky

Wendy Crewson

Leslie Abbott

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Is The Doctor Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Doctor

Where can I watch The Doctor?

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Who stars in The Doctor?

The Doctor stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mandy Patinkin, and was directed by Randa Haines.

How long is The Doctor?

The Doctor has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Doctor come out?

The Doctor was released in 1991.

What genre is The Doctor?

The Doctor is a drama film.

Is The Doctor worth watching?

The Doctor holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.