Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- deadpan
- witty
- darkly comic
- action movie night
- Tamil cinema night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's solid writing, dark humor, intriguing family rescue premise, and distinctive absurdist action style.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Varun recruits and coordinates an unconventional team to recover a kidnapped child.
The kidnapping and trafficking plot is repeatedly shaped by stoic reactions and black-comic situations.
The rescue operation is driven by the discovery that the kidnapping connects to human trafficking.
Dr. Varun's stoic army-doctor persona distinguishes his approach to planning and executing the rescue.
Films like Doctor, and why
Kolamaavu Kokila
Shares black comedy, absurdist action, and a rescue plot driven by an eccentric ensemble.
Jigarthanda
Combines stylized criminal stakes, deadpan humor, and inventive ensemble action.
Aavesham
Blends kidnapping, offbeat comedy, and unconventional action with a distinctly South Indian sensibility.
Movie Details
- Director
- Nelson Dilipkumar
- Release Date
- 2021-10-09
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (61)
Cast
- Sivakarthikeyan
- Vinay Rai
- Priyanka Arul Mohan
- Yogi Babu
- Archana Chandhoke
- Ilavarasu
- Milind Soman
- Arun Alexander
- Deepa Shankar
- Redin Kingsley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Doctor about?
- A stoic army doctor turns an abducted child’s rescue into a wildly deadpan Tamil action-comedy operation.
- What is Doctor like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Doctor as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Doctor violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Doctor as moderate.
- What did critics think of Doctor?
- Critics broadly praised the film's solid writing, dark humor, intriguing family rescue premise, and distinctive absurdist action style.
- Which films are like Doctor?
- Films with a similar feel include Kolamaavu Kokila, Jigarthanda, and Aavesham.
- How long is Doctor?
- Doctor runs 150 minutes.
- Where can I watch Doctor?
- In United States, Doctor streams on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads.
