Doc Martin (2004)

Kernel Score: 88% · 133 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama

First aired: 2004-09-02

Seasons: 10 · 77 episodes

Where to watch Doc Martin

  • Stream: Prime Video, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
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  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.

Doc Martin parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Doc Martin is a TV-14 British comedy-drama set in a small village, generally light in mature content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Martin Clunes as Dr. Martin Ellingham
  • Caroline Catz as Louisa Glasson
  • Joe Absolom as Al Large
  • Ian McNeice as Bert Large
  • Selina Cadell as Mrs Tishell
  • Ben Miller as Stewart James

Doc Martin FAQ

Is Doc Martin good?

Doc Martin has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 133 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Doc Martin?

In the US you can stream Doc Martin on Prime Video, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Doc Martin OK for kids?

Doc Martin is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Doc Martin is a TV-14 British comedy-drama set in a small village, generally light in mature content.

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