Doc Hollywood
“He was headed for Beverly Hills to be a plastic surgeon... but he took an exit to a town that didn't take plastic.”
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.
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Where is Doc Hollywood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood is a 1991 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The cast is led by Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Barnard Hughes. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Doc Hollywood was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 2, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Writers
- Daniel Pyne, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
- Release date
- August 2, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $55 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Doc Hollywood cast & crew
Doc Hollywood was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Daniel Pyne, Jeffrey Price, and Peter S. Seaman.
The cast features 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, and Frances Sternhagen as Lillian, Welcoming Committee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by Susan Solt and Deborah D. Johnson.
Is Doc Hollywood worth watching?
Doc Hollywood holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 680 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Doc Hollywood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Doc Hollywood
Michael J. Fox
Benjamin Stone
Julie Warner
Vialula (Lou)
Barnard Hughes
Aurelius Hogue
Woody Harrelson
Hank Gordon
David Ogden Stiers
Mayor Nick Nicholson
Frances Sternhagen
Lillian, Welcoming Committee
George Hamilton
Doctor Halberstrom
Bridget Fonda
Nancy Lee Nicholson
Mel Winkler
Melvin the Mechanic
Helen Martin
Maddie, Welcoming Committee
Roberts Blossom
Judge Evans
Tom Lacy
Deputy Cotton
Doc Hollywood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Doc Hollywood in United States?
Doc Hollywood is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Doc Hollywood in?
Doc Hollywood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Doc Hollywood?
Doc Hollywood runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Doc Hollywood rated?
Doc Hollywood is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 680 ratings.
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