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The Hospital

1971·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes100%73%

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The Hospital fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Society, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Madness, Murder and Malpractice.

Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.
Medical SatireDark ComedyExistential CrisisInstitutional CritiquePsychological DramaSharp DialogueCynical HumorHospital Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Hiller, Peter R. Scoppa, Larry Y. Albucher
Written by:
Paddy Chayefsky
Produced by:
Marion Dougherty, Paddy Chayefsky, Jack Grossberg
Composed by:
Dennis Maitland, Morris Surdin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Hospital

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hospital legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloPluto TV

The Hospital is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hospital worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hospital rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Hospital?

1 h 43 min

The Hospital runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hospital?

Critics86
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Hospital higher (86) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hospital in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hospital?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hospital in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hospital use?

The Loins Sleep TonightInterrupted SuicideEstablishing Character MomentShown Their WorkAffably EvilBlack ComedyRealistic Diction Is UnrealisticAnti-HeroParental IssuesOnly Sane ManIgnore the FanserviceEmpty Shelland 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Hospital, including The Loins Sleep Tonight, Interrupted Suicide, Establishing Character Moment.