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The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.

1984·Movie
1h 32min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
IMDb7.0

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Marcus Welby is back, and he has a few problems. First he is trying to bridge the gap between an old friend of his who gave up practicing medicine in favor of being the hospital administrator, and his son who is now a doctor and who is currently treating and romancing a woman who has kidney problems. And one of his patients an expectant mother is in an accident along with her husband and her husband dies. She blames Mark and is refusing to bond with her new baby. And the hospital that he has been serving faithfully for years is considering letting some of their elderly staff members go and Mark is on top of the list.
Medical DramaTV Movie RevivalIntergenerational ConflictHuman ConnectionProfessional EthicsGrief & HealingRelationship DynamicsCharacter-Driven80s TelevisionNostalgic Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Alexander Singer
Written by:
John McGreevey, Michael Braverman

Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.?

1 h 32 min

The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. in?

English

It was made in English.