The Physician
2013, English. Directed by Philipp Stölzl.
A journey out of darkness into light
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Physician is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 December 2013
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Jan Berger
- Budget
- $36M
- Box office
- $57M
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What The Physician is based on
The Physician is based on The Physician, a 1986 novel by Noah Gordon, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1986
The Physician
By Noah Gordon
Published by Simon & Schuster
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The Physician: quick answers
What comes after The Physician?
Next in the series: The Physician II (2025).
Is The Physician worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Physician?
The Physician runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does The Physician have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Physician. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Physician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Physician is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Physician on?
The Physician is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Physician?
If you liked The Physician, try The Wind and the Lion, Shout at the Devil, End of the Spear.
Who directed The Physician?
The Physician (2013) was directed by Philipp Stölzl and stars Tom Payne, Stellan Skarsgård, Olivier Martinez.
What is The Physician based on?
The Physician is based on The Physician, a 1986 novel by Noah Gordon, published by Simon & Schuster.