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Doctor Lisa

2020·Movie
2h 0min
IMDb7.2

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

One day to save everyone

The film is about a day in the life of Elizaveta Petrovna Glinka, also known as Doctor Liza. Moscow, 2012. The Glinka family prepares for a celebration: thirty years together. The closest friends are invited for dinner, the sons have arrived. Of course, Liza has freed up this day for her family. There’s just a trifle: to stop by the Fund and see the weekly patients at the Paveletsky Station. But the days of Doctor Liza are always full of surprises… In a hospital in a Moscow suburb a five-year-old girl is dying. The duty doctor has to discharge Eva. Due to medical formalities the child, who suffers from cancer, is left without painkillers. In utter despair, the girl’s father turns to Liza for help. When Liza cannot find a way to help the child within the system, she decides on a desperate act…
Biographical DramaSocial CommentaryDay in the LifeMedical EthicsRussian CinemaCharacter StudyEmotional ImpactContemporary SettingHumanitarian Work

Crew

Directed by:
Oksana Karas, Maxim Malinin, Tatyana Kolkova
Written by:
Oksana Karas, Natalya Kudryashova, Alexey Ilyushkin
Produced by:
Dzhanik Fayziev, Irina Borisova, Alexandr Bondarev
Composed by:
Yuriy Poteenko, Ivan Rips

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Doctor Lisa legally?

PrimeThe Roku

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Is Doctor Lisa worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Doctor Lisa?

2 h 0 min

Doctor Lisa runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Doctor Lisa based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Doctor Lisa in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor Lisa?

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