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The Doctor

  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
6.3K
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William Hurt in The Doctor (1991)
Medical DramaDrama

When a self-centered doctor is diagnosed with cancer, he becomes better able to empathize with his patients and appreciate a life outside his career.When a self-centered doctor is diagnosed with cancer, he becomes better able to empathize with his patients and appreciate a life outside his career.When a self-centered doctor is diagnosed with cancer, he becomes better able to empathize with his patients and appreciate a life outside his career.

  • Director
    • Randa Haines
  • Writers
    • Ed Rosenbaum
    • Robert Caswell
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Christine Lahti
    • Elizabeth Perkins
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Randa Haines
    • Writers
      • Ed Rosenbaum
      • Robert Caswell
    • Stars
      • William Hurt
      • Christine Lahti
      • Elizabeth Perkins
    • 37User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    William Hurt
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    • Jack
    Christine Lahti
    Christine Lahti
    • Anne
    Elizabeth Perkins
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    • June
    Mandy Patinkin
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    • Murray
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Eli
    Charlie Korsmo
    Charlie Korsmo
    • Nicky
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Leslie Abbott
    Bill Macy
    Bill Macy
    • Al Cade
    J.E. Freeman
    J.E. Freeman
    • Ralph
    William Marquez
    • Mr. Maris
    Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor
    • Alan
    Nicole Orth-Pallavicini
    • Sarah
    Ping Wu
    Ping Wu
    • Jay-Jay
    Tony Fields
    Tony Fields
    • Roger
    Brian Markinson
    Brian Markinson
    • Michael
    Maria Tirabassi
    • Lonnie
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Pete
    Bruce Jarchow
    Bruce Jarchow
    • Tim
    • Director
      • Randa Haines
    • Writers
      • Ed Rosenbaum
      • Robert Caswell
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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on the real-life story of Ed Rosenbaum, M.D. Dr. Rosenbaum wrote an autobiography entitled "A Taste of My Own Medicine: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient." This book formed the basis for the movie and is presently out of print.
    • Goofs
      In a scene supposedly set on the roof of a San Francisco office building, between William Hurt and Elizabeth Perkins, well=known Los Angeles high-rises can be seen in the background.
    • Quotes
      • June Ellis: There was a farmer who had a lot of fields, and he kept all of the birds and creatures away from his crops with traps and fences. He was very successful... but he was very lonely. So, one day, he stood in the middle of his fields to welcome the animals. He stayed there from dawn to dusk, with his arms outstretched, calling to them. But, not a single animal came. Not a single creature appeared. They were terrified, you see, of the farmer's new Scarecrow... just let down your arms, and we'll all come to you.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Doctor/Dutch/Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey/My Father's Glory/My Mother's Castle (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Big Girls Don't Cry
      Written by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe
      Performed by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
      Courtesy of Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli
      dba The Four Seasons Partnership

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 16, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doktor
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,120,905
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $165,392
      • Jul 28, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,120,905
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 2m(122 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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