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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Pillow R

A rip-off of Pixar's movie Cars.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Sherri L

When you want to watch something where so don't have to do a lot of thinking (need some down time) and appreciate the calmer, simpler things in life, this is it. The cast of characters are cool and it's just a fun relaxing movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Nawt W

Within the idealized portrayal of the American countryside lies a solid plot with a seemingly straightforward choice that the main character has to make: money or love. I can't say that Michael J. Fox wholeheartedly sells his role, and most of his vexation comes off as very overacted. Everyone else is, however, splendid, which makes Ben Stone's shortcomings as a believable character more palatable due to the supporting cast. Not that the movie is trying to be all that truthful; it is a sweet romantic comedy about a guy and girl who can't be together due to circumstances, only to get together in the end after all. What stands out (aside from Burwell's soundtrack) here is the naive fascination with rural Americana that really boils down to: small rural towns: good; megapolis: bad. Even though distinctions are barely outlined and seem superficial, if not for Lou, Ben would have left a long time ago.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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Detroit A

It's a cheesy movie, but I love it. I love the Grady country feel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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john m

A pretty cliche, hokey movie. Takes the city boy in a small bumfuck town premise about as typical as you would expect for a 90s movie. Although I'm always glad to see Woody. He shines in everything.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Matthew D

Predictable but charming--and often very funny.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/21

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Michael Caton-Jones

Director

Michael J. Fox

Dr. Benjamin Stone

Julie Warner

Vialula

Barnard Hughes

Dr. Aurelius Hogue

Woody Harrelson

Hank Gordon

David Ogden Stiers

Mayor Nick Nicholson

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Peter Rainer

Los Angeles Times

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

Jun 24, 2021

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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.

Jun 24, 2021

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Michael H. Price

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Fox and Julie Warner strike a compelling chemistry despite the relationship's predictability.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 24, 2021

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

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

Aug 2, 2023

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

It may have been lightly regarded when it came out, but I think you can make the case that "Doc Hollywood," a throwback comedy even then, stands the test of time better than most any rom-com of its era.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 19, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Pandering pablum, but not without its charms.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 18, 2021

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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: Marc Merson
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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