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The German Doctor

2013·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
67
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Nothing is more mysterious than the blood

Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them to a town where the family will be starting a new life. The family welcomes the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter to his care, not knowing that he is one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.
Historical ThrillerPatagonia, ArgentinaNazi CriminalsIdentity & DeceitPsychological DramaFamily SecretsSlow-Burn SuspenseMoral AmbiguityAtmospheric Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The German Doctor legally?

The German Doctor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The German Doctor worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The German Doctor rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The German Doctor?

1 h 30 min

The German Doctor runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The German Doctor?

Critics69
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The German Doctor much the same way.

Was The German Doctor a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The German Doctor in?

SpanishGermanHebrew

It was made in Spanish, with some German, Hebrew. Produced in Argentina, France, Norway, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The German Doctor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The German Doctor in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.