The Young Doctors (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1961, The Young Doctors is a drama film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 100 minutes. “Desires and Fears Screaming to Explode!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging doctor's resentment of his young assistant could lead to tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Young Doctors stars Fredric March as Dr. Joseph Pearson, Ben Gazzara as Dr. David Coleman, Dick Clark as Dr. Alexander and Ina Balin as Cathy Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Young Doctors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Doctors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Doctors tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Doctors (1961)?
- In US, The Young Doctors is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Doctors worth watching?
- The Young Doctors holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Doctors?
- The Young Doctors stars Fredric March, Ben Gazzara, Dick Clark, Ina Balin and Eddie Albert.
- When was The Young Doctors released?
- The Young Doctors was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.