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)

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

Dec 14, 2024

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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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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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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Pandering pablum, but not without its charms.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 18, 2021

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

The destination is obvious. Getting there is all the fun.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 24, 2021

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justin b

I absolutely love this movie. One of the best romantic comedies I have seen. I like that it doesn't really involve someone breaking up from a bad guy. I love the small town and all the small town characters there. It is a simple love story and done very well.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Scott H

I don’t understand how he ends up in a small southern town in South Carolina after driving two days from DC toward Cali?? Other than that, it was cute.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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jay s

I am 60, not trying to amaze you with comments on lighting, camera work and analysis of the depth of characters. Just giving a review of what I thought of a movie. Doc Hollywood is in my top 15 movies I have watched, ever. Sneaky humor, great cast , it's like everyone is in on the joke. One of my favorite scenes in the movie is the slow dance scene between Doc and Julie Warner. From a crowded dance floor to just the two of them on the floor alone, gliding along smoothly...tremendously well done. This movie is sure to put a smile on your face, and wish for simpler times. Fine pig you got there Doc!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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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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Michael Caton-Jones

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Dr. Benjamin Stone

Julie Warner

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Dr. Aurelius Hogue

Woody Harrelson

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David Ogden Stiers

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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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