The Dentist
1996, English. Directed by Brian Yuzna.
It's been six months. Time for your check-up!
Dr. Alan Feinstone has everything: a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry. However, when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 7 June 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stuart Gordon, Charles Finch, Dennis Paoli
- Budget
- $700K
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The Dentist: quick answers
What comes after The Dentist?
Next in the series: The Dentist 2 (1998).
Is The Dentist worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dentist?
The Dentist runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Dentist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dentist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dentist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dentist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dentist on?
The Dentist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dentist?
If you liked The Dentist, try Grindhouse, The Prowler, The Poughkeepsie Tapes.
Who directed The Dentist?
The Dentist (1996) was directed by Brian Yuzna and stars Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec.