Doc Hollywood (1991) movie poster

Doc Hollywood (1991)

"He was headed for Beverly Hills to be a plastic surgeon... but he took an exit to a town that didn't take plastic."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 66%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (669 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Michael J. Fox as Benjamin Stone
Julie Warner as Vialula (Lou)
Barnard Hughes as Aurelius Hogue
Woody Harrelson as Hank Gordon
David Ogden Stiers as Mayor Nick Nicholson
Frances Sternhagen as Lillian, Welcoming Committee
George Hamilton as Doctor Halberstrom
Bridget Fonda as Nancy Lee Nicholson
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 669 votes. Critics gave it 61%.
Overview
After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Michael Caton-Jones cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1991 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Doc Hollywood was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Doc Hollywood is a 1991 comedy, romance film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.

The film has been rated by 669 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Doc Hollywood delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Doc Hollywood (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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