The Doctor movie poster

The Doctor

"An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life."

July 24, 1991 2h 2m 6.4/10 (81 votes)

Originally released in 1991. The Doctor is a drama film. directed by Randa Haines. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring William Hurt, Christine Lahti, and Elizabeth Perkins

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 24, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (81 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $38.1M 3.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$38,120,905

Production Companies

  • Touchstone Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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 pat...

Who directed The Doctor?

The Doctor was directed by Randa Haines.

How long is The Doctor?

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

When was The Doctor released?

The Doctor was released on July 24, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Doctor?

The main cast of The Doctor includes William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin.