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The Physician

Play trailer Poster for The Physician R,  2014,  2h 30m,  History/ Drama/ Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Tomatometer 2 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
During the 11th century, a destitute orphan (Tom Payne) travels to Persia to study medicine with a famed healer (Ben Kingsley).

Critics Reviews

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Peter Debruge Variety Dec 6, 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 Aug 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
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Rey L Apr 15, 2018 Perfertcly balanced. Action/Adventure/Visuals/Acting. Worth recomendation ! That was good spended time and moneyy. See more
Luke G Mar 3, 2018 An average adventure movie. Doesn't recreate the magic like old movies of this genre used to do . Should have been shorter for sure See more
George S Feb 2, 2018 Very enjoyable film. Not meant as a history lesson, just fiction. Excellent cast, very well made.
Ron S Jan 10, 2018 I personally liked the film and thought it gave a good view on how Islam was not just a destructive force but also a caring one. The story was good although many historical inaccuracies. See more
Hermione R Nov 20, 2017 Talk about movies that actually sink you into themâ??, and away from reality. Beautiful movie!
Finn M Nov 16, 2017 4/10. Not much science stuff and knowledge in the movie as I expected. This film reminds me of nothing.
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Cast & Crew

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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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The Physician

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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, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2015
Runtime
2h 30m
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