Doc Hollywood

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Doc Hollywood

PG-13

1991

1h 43m

Romance

Comedy

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Cocky young doctor Ben Stone (Michael J. Fox) is off on a road trip to California in pursuit of a relaxed and high-paying career as a plastic surgeon to the rich and famous. But before he can pass the Mississippi River, he crashes his car on a small-town judge's property in South Carolina and incurs a community service fine, to be served out at the local hospital assisting the aged town doctor, Dr. Hogue (Barnard Hughes). Ben is soon tempted to stay by a pretty ambulance driver (Julie Warner).

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Critics Consensus

Doc Hollywood isn't particularly graceful in its attempt to put a '90s spin on its Capraesque formula, but a light touch and a charming cast make its flaws easy to forgive.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

Dec 14, 2024

Doc Hollywood is directed by a Brit but remains at heart one of Los Angeles's periodic half-hearted diatribes against itself.

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Peter Rainer

Los Angeles Times

Jun 24, 2021

The whole sunny production is like Frank Capra with a lobotomy.

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jun 24, 2021

There's nothing startling here, nothing flashy, nothing complex. Just the solid, old-fashioned pleasure of watching an expert cast carry out a well-crafted story that celebrates the virtues of life off the fast track.

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 15, 2026

Small-town living rarely looked more attractive.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Aug 2, 2023

Doc Hollywood isn't that bad, because Michael J. Fox is really good. [Full review in Spanish]

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Sep 18, 2021

2.5/4

Pandering pablum, but not without its charms.

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Lincoln L

@Linkolnbio2 Oct 1, 2026

It's okay, it provides a standard, baseline viewing experience with no major surprises.

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Peter J

@RT56025137 Sep 13, 2026

A perfect movie, great acting, direction, and story. Very funny and endearing. Also, great romantic scenes. Will keep you hooked until the very end.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Apr 3, 2026

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Steven B.

@bashwiner1 Mar 11, 2026

It has travelled well to 2026. My grandson (11) loved the “emerging from the lake” scene. Great cast, timeless message.

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Erin M

@Mightymotes May 16, 2025

Great movie, loaded with great actors with Michael J Fox leading the way! He always makes you empathize with the characters he plays. Great soundtrack as well!!!

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Landon J

@Minxsykitty Apr 13, 2025

Goes about exactly as you think it does. Fine entertainment, points for MJF, some decent funny moments, but very formulaic overall.

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Synopsis

Cocky young doctor Ben Stone (Michael J. Fox) is off on a road trip to California in pursuit of a relaxed and high-paying career as a plastic surgeon to the rich and famous. But before he can pass the Mississippi River, he crashes his car on a small-town judge's property in South Carolina and incurs a community service fine, to be served out at the local hospital assisting the aged town doctor, Dr. Hogue (Barnard Hughes). Ben is soon tempted to stay by a pretty ambulance driver (Julie Warner).

Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Producer: Susan Solt, Deborah D Johnson
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Daniel Pyne
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.8M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround

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