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The Physician (2013)

“A journey out of darkness into light”

7.3/10 · 1,222 votes 2h 35m r AdventureDramaHistory

#52 of 284 films from 2013 #367 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Philipp Stölzl · Written by Jan Berger, Noah Gordon

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Overview

England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.

Cast

Tom Payneas Robert 'Rob' Cole
Stellan Skarsgårdas Barber
Olivier Martinezas Shah Ala ad Daula
Emma Rigbyas Rebecca
Ben Kingsleyas Ibn Sina
Elyas M'Barekas Karim
Fahri Yardımas Davout Hosein
Makram J. Khouryas Imam
Michael Marcusas Mirdin
Michael Marcusas Mirdin
Stanley Townsendas Bar Kappara
Emil Marwaas Tuveh Ben Meir
Martin Hancockas Merlin
Adam Thomas Wrightas Rob Cole (10 Years)

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2013
Runtime155 min (2h 35m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$36,000,000
Box office$57,284,237 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt2101473

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Questions

How long is The Physician?
The Physician runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a adventure — plan for it.
Is The Physician worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,222 votes, which places it #52 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 82%) and #367 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Physician?
The Physician was directed by Philipp Stölzl. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Erased (2012).
Who stars in The Physician?
Tom Payne as Robert 'Rob' Cole; Stellan Skarsgård as Barber; Olivier Martinez as Shah Ala ad Daula; Emma Rigby as Rebecca; Ben Kingsley as Ibn Sina; Elyas M'Barek as Karim.
What is The Physician rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Physician?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42927.

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