Doctor Detroit
1983, English. Directed by Michael Pressman.
He's making the world safe for insanity.
A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.1/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Doctor Detroit
Doctor Detroit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PressmanDirector
- Dan AykroydClifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
- Howard HessemanSmooth Walker
- Donna DixonMonica McNeil
- Lydia LeiJasmine Wu
- T.K. CarterDiavolo Washington
- Lynn WhitfieldThelma Cleland
- Fran DrescherKaren Blittstein
- Kate MurtaghMom
- Nan MartinMargaret Skridlow
- George FurthArthur Skridlow
- Peter ElblingGuptor
- John A. MaloneyCommodore
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Gottlieb, Robert Boris, Bruce Jay Friedman
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $10M
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Doctor Detroit: quick answers
Is Doctor Detroit worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Detroit?
Doctor Detroit runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Doctor Detroit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doctor Detroit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doctor Detroit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doctor Detroit is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Detroit on?
Doctor Detroit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Detroit?
If you liked Doctor Detroit, try Animal House, Caddyshack, Back to School.
Who directed Doctor Detroit?
Doctor Detroit (1983) was directed by Michael Pressman and stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon.