Crime and medicine often make for a thrilling combination on screen. This curated list of 10 crime movies about doctors showcases the darker side of the medical profession, where physicians navigate through ethical dilemmas, criminal activities, and moral ambiguity. From psychological thrillers to intense dramas, these films offer a unique perspective on the intersection of healthcare and lawlessness, providing both entertainment and food for thought.
The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher with psychic abilities must decide whether to take criminal action to prevent a future disaster, involving a doctor in his moral dilemma.
Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel, and Christopher Walken's performance was critically acclaimed.
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Flatliners (1990)
Description: A group of medical students experiment with near-death experiences, leading to unintended criminal consequences as they deal with the repercussions of their actions.
Fact: The film was remade in 2017 with a new cast, but the original remains a cult classic for its unique premise.
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The Doctor (1991)
Description: Dr. Jack McKee, a successful surgeon, faces a personal crisis when diagnosed with cancer, leading him to question the ethics of his profession and engage in some morally ambiguous actions.
Fact: William Hurt, who plays Dr. McKee, was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.
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The Fugitive (1993)
Description: Dr. Richard Kimble, a surgeon, is wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder and must evade the law while trying to find the real killer. This film blends medical expertise with a thrilling manhunt.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life case, and the famous dam jump scene was done by Harrison Ford himself.
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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Description: While not strictly a crime film, this Wes Anderson classic features a doctor, Henry Sherman, who gets entangled in the family's quirky and often criminal antics. The film explores themes of family, failure, and redemption, with a touch of criminality.
Fact: The film's set was so detailed that it was left intact for months after filming to allow for reshoots, and it was based on a book that doesn't actually exist.
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The Island (2005)
Description: While primarily a sci-fi thriller, this film involves doctors and scientists who are part of a criminal enterprise harvesting organs from clones, raising ethical and legal questions.
Fact: The film was directed by Michael Bay and features a futuristic setting with high-tech medical facilities.
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The Lazarus Project (2008)
Description: A man, desperate to save his dying wife, becomes involved in a criminal scheme to fund an experimental medical procedure, blurring the lines between right and wrong.
Fact: The film features a cameo by Paul Walker, who plays a doctor in a brief scene.
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The Knick (2014)
Description: Although a TV series, "The Knick" features Dr. John Thackery, who engages in illegal activities to fund his drug addiction and medical experiments, making it a compelling addition to this list.
Fact: The series was shot in a historically accurate manner, recreating early 20th-century New York, and Steven Soderbergh directed all episodes.
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The Physician (2013)
Description: This historical drama follows a young man in the 11th century who poses as a Jew to study medicine in Persia, involving himself in political intrigue and criminal activities to survive.
Fact: The film is based on the novel by Noah Gordon and was shot in Morocco to capture the medieval setting.
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The Good Nurse (2022)
Description: Based on a true story, this film follows nurse Amy Loughren as she uncovers the criminal activities of her colleague, Charlie Cullen, a nurse who was later convicted of murdering patients.
Fact: The film was adapted from the book of the same name by Charles Graeber, and it stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne.
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