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6.4/10 • 639

1991-08-021h 44m

ComedyRomance

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

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.

Directors
Michael Caton-Jones
Editors
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly

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  1. Michael J. Fox

    Michael J. Fox

    Benjamin Stone

  2. Julie Warner

    Julie Warner

    Vialula (Lou)

  3. Barnard Hughes

    Barnard Hughes

    Aurelius Hogue

  4. Woody Harrelson

    Woody Harrelson

    Hank Gordon

  5. David Ogden Stiers

    David Ogden Stiers

    Mayor Nick Nicholson

  6. Frances Sternhagen

    Frances Sternhagen

    Lillian, Welcoming Committee

  7. George Hamilton

    George Hamilton

    Doctor Halberstrom

  8. Bridget Fonda

    Bridget Fonda

    Nancy Lee Nicholson

  9. Mel Winkler

    Mel Winkler

    Melvin the Mechanic

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Wuchak

May 21, 2021

6/10

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-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$20,000,000.00
Revenue
$54,830,779.00
Keywords
new loveambulanceplastic surgeryhospitalfish out of waterdoctorcar accident