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Dr. Knock

1951Movie1 h 38 min

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–95%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–95%

Summary

Saint-Maurice, an ordinary peaceful village, lived healthily so much so that the local doctor's practice was scant. But that was before Dr. Parpalaid retired and was replaced by a charlatan by the name of Knock.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Guy Lefranc
Written by
Jules Romains
Produced by
Jean Mottet, Léon Canel
Music by
Paul Misraki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 21, 1951 · 1 h 38 min · Comedy

Released
March 21, 1951
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dr. Knock?"

Questions about Dr. Knock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dr. Knock?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dr. Knock worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Dr. Knock okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dr. Knock make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is Dr. Knock plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dr. Knock in English?

French

No, it was made in French.