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The English Surgeon

2007Movie1 h 33 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

This documentary offers a glimpse into the life of an English neurosurgeon, Henry Marsh, situated in Ukraine, as we are exposed to the overwhelming dilemmas he has to face and the burden he has to carry throughout his profession.

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  • Teens

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Directed by
Geoffrey Smith
Written by
Geoffrey Smith
Produced by
Rachel Wexler

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October 1, 2007 · 1 h 33 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 2007
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Ukrainian
Made in
United Kingdom, Ukraine
Budget
$350,000
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream The English Surgeon?

In the United States, The English Surgeon streams on PBS Documentaries.

Is The English Surgeon worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Is The English Surgeon plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.