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Comedy
Drama

The Doctor's Wife (1960) Review in 2025

6.5/10
Moderate success

A British comedy film about a doctor's wife who gets into various misadventures.

90 minutes
English (Dubbed: None)
Age group: 18-45, Interests: Comedy, Drama
Director:
Compton Bennett
Budget: 50 thousand GBP
Gross: 200 thousand GBP

Family-Friendly Rating

Is this movie suitable for family viewing?

This movie is not suitable for family viewing due to some mature themes and language.

CineReview Recommendation

This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of British comedy or enjoy a good laugh. However, it's not particularly memorable or impactful, so it's not a must-see.

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The film revolves around Dr. John Falconer, a brilliant doctor who is married to a beautiful woman named Dr. Miriam Falconer. However, their marriage is put to the test when Miriam gets into a series of misadventures, including getting involved with a charming but untrustworthy man, and Dr. Falconer's attempts to save her from herself.

Review Details

story7.00/10

The story is engaging and has some great comedic moments, but it's also a bit predictable and lacks depth.

acting7.00/10

The acting is generally good, with some standout performances from the cast.

characters6.00/10

The characters are well-acted, but they're not particularly well-developed or memorable.

direction7.00/10

The direction is solid, with some great comedic timing and a good sense of pacing.

cinematography6.00/10

The cinematography is decent, but it's not particularly notable or impressive.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The film has some great comedic moments, a solid direction, and good acting.

Cons

The story is a bit predictable, the characters are not well-developed, and the cinematography is decent but not impressive.

Notable Quotes

"I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
"You're a doctor, aren't you? Well, I'm a patient, and I'm feeling quite ill."

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