The Doctor(1991)
“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
Cast
William Hurt
as Jack
Christine Lahti
as Anne
Elizabeth Perkins
as June
Mandy Patinkin
as Murray
Adam Arkin
as Eli
Charlie Korsmo
as Nicky
Wendy Crewson
as Leslie Abbott
Bill Macy
as Al Cade
J.E. Freeman
as Ralph
William Marquez
as Mr. Maris
Kyle Secor
as Alan
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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