The Physician (2013)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,157 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: 2013-12-25
Runtime: 155 minutes
Where to watch The Physician
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads)
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
The Physician parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Physician is a historical drama set in the medieval era involving disease, death, religious persecution and harsh conditions.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Set amid the Black Death and medieval hardship, with depictions of illness, death, and persecution of Jewish characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Philipp Stölzl
Cast
- Tom Payne as Robert 'Rob' Cole
- Ben Kingsley as Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
- Stellan Skarsgård as Barber
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The Physician FAQ
Is The Physician good?
The Physician has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,157 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Physician?
In the US you can stream The Physician on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex and Prime Video (free with ads).
Is The Physician OK for kids?
The Physician is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Physician is a historical drama set in the medieval era involving disease, death, religious persecution and harsh conditions.
What movies are like The Physician?
If you liked The Physician, try The Zone of Interest, The Last Emperor, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Way Back.