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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 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. Dec 6, 2014 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof 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] Aug 28, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshua C. It was pretty good for what it was Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/30/25 Full Review Jenna K 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Dahniel T One of my favorite movies!, I like the mix of Science, religion and History, very Epic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Victoria D 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… Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Alain E 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: O Físico Assistido: 29-11-23 Elenco: @benkingsley.ig @thetompayne @emmarealrigby @stellanskarsgardofficial @elyas_mbarek Modelo: #drama #suspense #medieval Duração: 1h 59m Ano: 2013 Minha opinião: Um filme que se passa na era medieval, onde tabus e religião politica era uma grande barreira, onde pode perder sua vida. Onde cientistas, médicos poderiam ser confundidos com obras satânicas e ser queimado. Onde temos o jovem Rob Cole vê sua mãe morrer de doença e passa a andar com Barbeiro que vende aqueles xaropes "milagrosos" que eram verdadeira mentiras. Porem ele conhece a fala em questão de saúde. E isso abre para ele um mind set que ele ouve falar de um local onde existe uma escola para cuidar de pessoas e operar. E assim ele sai embusca de Ibn Sina e encontra na Pérsia. Ele não se diz Cristão pois havia guerras. E assim ele entra na escola, onde vai se tornando um conhecedor da alquimia e a possibilidade de cirurgias em momento que tudo isso era um tabu. Até quando chega ao final com guerra que destrói tudo. E ele retorna para a Europa e reencontra o Barbeiro. Uma proposta nova para um filme, feito com inteligência e que traz a historia de épocas que só ouvimos em livros de historia. Roteiro e enredo muito bons. Boas atuações dos atores. Vale apena assistir? Sim pela historia. E pela era medieval. E de saber que várias guerras que vivemos hoje, já havia na época. Nota: 7 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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