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The Good Doctor

2011·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Do no harm.

Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a kidney infection, and gets a much-needed boost of self-esteem. However, when her health starts improving, Martin fears losing her, so he begins tampering with her treatment, keeping Diane sick and in the hospital right next to him.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive Character StudyEthical DramaMedical MalpracticeDisturbing ThemesSlow-Burn SuspenseMorally ComplexTense & UnsettlingCharacter-Driven Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Good Doctor legally?

The Good Doctor is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 Good Doctor worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Doctor rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

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

How long is The Good Doctor?

1 h 33 min

The Good Doctor runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Doctor?

Critics59
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate The Good Doctor higher (59) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Good Doctor in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Doctor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Doctor in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good Doctor use?

BlackmailBlatant LiesHide the EvidenceI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineKarma HoudiniSequel HookTaglineSmall Name, Big EgoIt's All About MeVillain Protagonist

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Good Doctor, including Blackmail, Blatant Lies, Hide the Evidence.