The Doctor (1991): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Doctor features William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Charlie Korsmo. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1991-07-24. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (91 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Doctor?

The Doctor is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is The Doctor?

The Doctor runs about 122 minutes.

Who stars in The Doctor?

Cast highlights include William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Charlie Korsmo.

Does Cinema Box stream The Doctor?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Doctor?

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