Medicine Man
1992, English. Directed by John McTiernan.
He turned his back on civilization. Only to discover he had the power to save it.
An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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YouTubeCast & crew
- John McTiernanDirector
- Sean ConneryDr. Robert Campbell
- Lorraine BraccoDr. Rae Crane
- José WilkerDr. Miguel Ornega
- Rodolfo De AlexandreTanaki
- Francisco Tsiren Tsere ReremeJahausa
- Elias Monteiro Da SilvaPalala
- Edinei Maria Serrio Dos SantosKalana
- Bec-Kana-Re Dos Santos KaiapoImana
- Angelo Barra MoreiraMedicine Man
- José LavatGovernment Man
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sally Robinson, Tom Schulman
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $46M
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Medicine Man: quick answers
Is Medicine Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 436 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Medicine Man?
Medicine Man runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Medicine Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Medicine Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Medicine Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Medicine Man is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Medicine Man on?
Medicine Man 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 Medicine Man?
If you liked Medicine Man, try The Emerald Forest, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, The Huntsman: Winter's War.
Who directed Medicine Man?
Medicine Man (1992) was directed by John McTiernan and stars Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, José Wilker.