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The Physician

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During the 11th century, a destitute orphan (Tom Payne) travels to Persia to study medicine with a famed healer (Ben Kingsley).
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Peter Debruge Variety 12/06/2014
For those who miss the substance and scope of films like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Man Who Would Be King," Philipp Stoelzl's "The Physician" restores one's faith in the medium - if not necessarily one's faith in faith. Go to Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof 08/28/2019
It is a very recommendable option if you simply want to sit in front of the TV and enjoy an entertaining film. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Janak D @62Orka 1d For someone studying medicine or working in the medical field. It is an absolute must watch and really encouraging for appreciating the gift of knowledge that nowadays influences our health positively. The movie shows that back then this was not a given See more Joshua C. @VeinNoir Sep 30 It was pretty good for what it was See more Jenna K Sep 21 As enjoyable as it was, it was a HORRIBLE misrepresentation of Muslims, Islam and factual accuracy. I beg you to read the actual history which does not demonize the Muslim world and their leaders… adding to the western white man savior attitude as well as oddly representing Islamic leaders having something against dissection. The Muslims world in its golden ages advanced medicine. I wouldn’t have a problem if this movie was so much like other movies representing Muslims who are religious as barbaric. This is the kind of film that reinforces stereotypes and harms the Muslim community. Enjoy the film, but please be aware it is not enlightening or accurate. Educate yourself of the truth. See more Dahniel T May 30 One of my favorite movies!, I like the mix of Science, religion and History, very Epic! See more Victoria D Apr 12 One of my favorite go to movies of all time. Love everything about it, It has humor. Love. Romance. Empathy, Loyalty, Persistence, Humility, A burning desire to learn and help Plus some historical facts, Love, Love, Love This movie… Wish I could buy it In digital form… See more Alain E @AlainE Feb 3 An epic production with sword battles, the onset of Islam and the first appendectomy. At times the action slows down. Ben Kingsley as always very good. Equally successful Tom Payne, as the eponymous physician and Stellan Skarsgard as the healer who is left behind. See more Read all reviews
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Philipp Stölzl

Director

Tom Payne

Rob Cole

Ben Kingsley

Ibn Sina

Stellan Skarsgård

Barber

Olivier Martinez

Shah Ala ad-Daula

Emma Rigby

Rebecca
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Movie Info

Synopsis During the 11th century, a destitute orphan (Tom Payne) travels to Persia to study medicine with a famed healer (Ben Kingsley).
Director
Philipp Stölzl
Producer
Wolf Bauer, Nico Hofmann
Screenwriter
Jan Berger
Distributor
Wrekin Hill Ent.
Production Co
ARD Degeto Film, Ufa Cinema
Rating
R (Some Violent Content|Sexuality/Nudity|Brief Language)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2015
Runtime
2h 30m
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