Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- casual weekend viewing
- social issue movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an engaging blend of humor and emotion that addresses patriarchy and gendered social behavior through strong performances and an accessible message.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Uday is the lone male resident in gynecology and repeatedly confronts assumptions about who belongs in the specialty.
The film addresses social attitudes toward women, medical authority, and behavior in a female-centered department.
Uday’s reluctance and confusion drive the comic conflict as he enters a gynecology department dominated by women.
Uday’s evolving relationships with Fatima, Nandini, Abhishek, and Kavya turn medical training into a shared emotional and comic space.
Films like Doctor G, and why
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
socially conscious hindi comedy-drama using humor to challenge gender expectations and workplace prejudice
Bala
ayushmann khurrana-led hindi comedy-drama balancing romance, embarrassment, and progressive social commentary
English Vinglish
warm ensemble comedy about gender roles, institutional bias, and personal growth
Chhichhore
campus-centered hindi comedy-drama where a protagonist confronts social assumptions through an unconventional situation
Movie Details
- Director
- Anubhuti Kashyap
- Release Date
- 2022-10-14
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (61)
Cast
- Ayushmann Khurrana
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Shefali Shah
- Sheeba Chaddha
- Abhay Chintamani Mishr
- Ayesha Kaduskar
- Indraneil Sengupta
- Priyam Saha
- Puja Sarup
- Shraddha Gautam
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Doctor G about?
- A reluctant medical student learns humility and empathy when he becomes the only man in a gynecology residency.
- What is Doctor G like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Doctor G as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Doctor G violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Doctor G.
- What did critics think of Doctor G?
- Critics generally found the film an engaging blend of humor and emotion that addresses patriarchy and gendered social behavior through strong performances and an accessible message.
- Which films are like Doctor G?
- Films with a similar feel include Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Bala, English Vinglish, and Chhichhore.
- How long is Doctor G?
- Doctor G runs 124 minutes.
- Where can I watch Doctor G?
- In United States, Doctor G streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
