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Doctor in the House

1954Movie1 h 32 min

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes86%44%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes86%44%

Summary

The first of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Ralph Thomas
Written by
Nicholas Pipps, Richard Gordon
Produced by
Betty E. Box
Music by
Bruce Montgomery

Everyone

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Facts

March 23, 1954 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy

Released
March 23, 1954
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Hospital Hottie, Serious Business, Suddenly Shouting +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Doctor in the House worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor in the House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor in the House worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is Doctor in the House okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Doctor in the House make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Doctor in the House?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Doctor in the House use?

Hospital HottieSerious BusinessSuddenly ShoutingAffectionate NicknamePosthumous CharacterBattleaxe NurseUndercrankDamsel in DistressDean BittermanAll There in the ScriptHarmless Lady DisguisePutting the "Medic" in Comedicand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Hospital Hottie, Serious Business, and Suddenly Shouting.