Bad Medicine
1985, English. Directed by Harvey Miller.
The comedy that teaches a new low in higher education.
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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5.1/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Bad Medicine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Harvey MillerDirector
- Steve GuttenbergJeff Marx
- Alan ArkinDr. Ramon Madera
- Julie HagertyLiz Parker
- Bill MacyDr. Gerald Marx
- Curtis ArmstrongDennis Gladstone
- Julie KavnerCookie Katz
- Joe GrifasiGómez
- Robert RomanusCarlos
- Taylor NegronPepe the Cab Driver
- Candi MiloMaría Morales
- Gilbert GottfriedDr. Tony Sandoval
- Arturo VenegasJesús the Gunman
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harvey Miller
- Box office
- $2.7M
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Bad Medicine: quick answers
Is Bad Medicine worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Bad Medicine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Medicine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Medicine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad Medicine is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad Medicine on?
Bad Medicine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Medicine?
If you liked Bad Medicine, try The F**k-It List, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly.
Who directed Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine (1985) was directed by Harvey Miller and stars Steve Guttenberg, Alan Arkin, Julie Hagerty.