Summary
After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.
Cast
Michael J. Fox
Benjamin Stone
Julie Warner
Vialula (Lou)
Barnard Hughes
Aurelius Hogue
Woody Harrelson
Hank Gordon
David Ogden Stiers
Mayor Nick Nicholson
Frances Sternhagen
Lillian, Welcoming Committee
George Hamilton
Doctor Halberstrom
Bridget Fonda
Nancy Lee Nicholson
Mel Winkler
Melvin the Mechanic
Helen Martin
Maddie, Welcoming Committee
Roberts Blossom
Judge Evans
Tom Lacy
Deputy Cotton
Macon McCalman
Aubrey Draper
Raye Birk
Simon Tidwell, First Patient
Eyde Byrde
Nurse Packer
William Cowart
Lane, Melvin's Helper
Amzie Strickland
Violet, Welcoming Committee
Time Winters
Kyle Owens
K.T. Vogt
Mary Owens
Jordan Lund
John Crawford
Robert Munns
Mortimer the Barber
Douglas Brush
McClary
Barry Sobel
Dr. Tommy Shulman
Amanda Junette Donatelli
Emma, Lou's Daughter
Billy Gillespie
Zeb's Father
Kathy Poling
Zeb's Mother
Eric Bechtel
Zeb
Cristi Conaway
Receptionist at Halberstrom Clinic
Kelly Jo Minter
Mulready
Michael Caton-Jones
L.A. Maitre D'
Michael Chapman
Shooting Gallery Operator
Daniel Cerny
Boy with spider
Janis Bjorkland
Girl with spider
Ted Davis
Taxi Driver
Crew
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Adaptation
Laurian Leggett
Book
Neil B. Shulman
Screenplay
Jeffrey Price
Screenplay
Peter S. Seaman
Screenplay
Daniel Pyne
Reviews
Wuchak
May 21, 2021
6
_**Likable small town dramedy with Michael J. Fox**_
A young doctor in DC (Michael J. Fox) wants to become a flashy, high-paid plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, but breaks down in a quaint town in South Carolina where he gets back-to-basics and learns that some things are more important than money. Julie Warner and Bridget Fonda play contrasting romantic interests while Woody Harrelson is on hand as a rival and David Ogden Stiers as the mayor.
The plot of “Doc Hollywood” (1991) is reminiscent of Northern Exposure and was obviously ripped off by the animated “Cars” (2006). It’s an agreeable Southern town drama with fun touches highlighted by likable Fox as the protagonist. It’s like Mayberry R.F.D. with a lil’ edge.
It’s always a pleasure to see Bridget Fonda, just don’t expect the alluring apparel of “Shag” (1989) and “Jackie Brown” (1997).
The film runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in Florida; Santa Clarita & Los Angeles, California; and Richmond, Virginia.
GRADE: B-
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$20,000,000.00
Revenue:
$54,830,779.00
Keywords
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