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Doctor X

1932·Movie
1h 16min
70
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor X legally?

Doctor X is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Doctor X worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor X rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Doctor X?

1 h 16 min

Doctor X runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Doctor X?

Critics83
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Doctor X higher (83) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Doctor X in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor X?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doctor X in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Doctor X use?

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TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Doctor X, including Spanner in the Works, Dolled-Up Installment, Catch Phrase.