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Bad Medicine

1985Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–28%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–28%

Summary

Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Crew

Directed by
Harvey Miller
Written by
Harvey Miller, Neil Offen, Steven Horowitz
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

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Facts

November 22, 1985 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
November 22, 1985
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad Medicine?"

Questions about Bad Medicine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad Medicine?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bad Medicine from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Bad Medicine worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Bad Medicine okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Bad Medicine make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Bad Medicine good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.