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The Doctor

1991 · 122 min · Director: Randa Haines

The Doctor (1991) is a drama film, directed by Randa Haines. It stars William Hurt and Christine Lahti. The 122-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Doctor Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Doctor?

The Doctor is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Doctor?

The Doctor runs for 122 minutes (2h 2m).

When did The Doctor come out?

The Doctor was released in 1991.

Who directed The Doctor?

The Doctor was directed by Randa Haines.

Who stars in The Doctor?

The Doctor stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin.

What is The Doctor's rating?

The Doctor holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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