Doc Hollywood

PG-13

8/2/19911h 44m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ He was headed for Beverly Hills to be a plastic surgeon... but he took an exit to a town that didn't take plastic. ~

Overview:

After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.

Director:

Michael Caton-Jones

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$20,000,000.00

Revenue:

$54,830,779.00

Key words:

new love
ambulance
plastic surgery
hospital
fish out of water
doctor
car accident

Cast

Michael J. Fox

~ as ~

Benjamin Stone

Julie Warner

~ as ~

Vialula (Lou)

Barnard Hughes

~ as ~

Aurelius Hogue

Woody Harrelson

~ as ~

Hank Gordon

David Ogden Stiers

~ as ~

Mayor Nick Nicholson

Frances Sternhagen

~ as ~

Lillian, Welcoming Committee

George Hamilton

~ as ~

Doctor Halberstrom

Bridget Fonda

~ as ~

Nancy Lee Nicholson

Mel Winkler

~ as ~

Melvin the Mechanic

Helen Martin

~ as ~

Maddie, Welcoming Committee

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Reviews (1)

Wuchak
Written 4 year(s) ago
6
Likable small town dramedy with Michael J. Fox

A young doctor in DC (Michael J. Fox) wants to become a flashy, high-paid plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, but breaks down in a quaint town in South Carolina where he gets back-to-basics and learns that some things are more important than money. Julie Warner and Bridget Fonda play contrasting romantic interests while Woody Harrelson is on hand as a rival and David Ogden Stiers as the mayor.

The plot of “Doc Hollywood” (1991) is reminiscent of Northern Exposure and was obviously ripped off by the animated “Cars” (2006). It’s an agreeable Southern town drama with fun touches highlighted by likable Fox as the protagonist. It’s like Mayberry R.F.D. with a lil’ edge.

It’s always a pleasure to see Bridget Fonda, just don’t expect the alluring apparel of “Shag” (1989) and “Jackie Brown” (1997).

The film runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in Florida; Santa Clarita & Los Angeles, California; and Richmond, Virginia.

GRADE: B-