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The Doctor(1991)

2h 2mDramaEnglish
6.5/10
84 user ratings

An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life.

Overview

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.

Director

Randa Haines

Studio

Touchstone Pictures

Budget

$12M

Revenue

$38M

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Cast

William Hurt

William Hurt

as Jack

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

as Anne

Elizabeth Perkins

Elizabeth Perkins

as June

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

as Murray

Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin

as Eli

Charlie Korsmo

Charlie Korsmo

as Nicky

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

as Leslie Abbott

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

as Al Cade

J.E. Freeman

J.E. Freeman

as Ralph

William Marquez

William Marquez

as Mr. Maris

Kyle Secor

Kyle Secor

as Alan

Nicole Orth-Pallavicini

Nicole Orth-Pallavicini

as Sarah

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1991

Runtime

2h 2m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$12M

Box Office

$38M

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures

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Where can I watch The Doctor?

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What is The Doctor about?

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.

Who directed The Doctor?

The Doctor was directed by Randa Haines and released in 1991. It is a drama film.

How long is The Doctor?

The Doctor has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

Who stars in The Doctor?

The cast of The Doctor includes William Hurt as Jack, Christine Lahti as Anne, Elizabeth Perkins as June, Mandy Patinkin as Murray, Adam Arkin as Eli and more.

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