Medical Drama Movies

Three pioneers—a youthful nurse, a forward-thinking scientist, and a creative surgeon—encounter resistance from religious institutions, government authorities, the press, and the medical community as they strive to achieve the birth…

In a future where breathable air is limited, a mother and her daughter must struggle to stay alive when two outsiders show up, urgently seeking a place with a supply…

Confronted with an unprecedented global crisis, Indian scientists step up to the daunting task of developing a vaccine. Despite limited resources and infrastructure, they strive to protect the country’s sixteen…

After a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill, an ex-soldier with a troubled…

This 2017 film, directed by Gerard Barrett, follows the harrowing journey of a young journalist, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, as she battles a mysterious illness that threatens to unravel…

Set in the 1930s, this film follows the life of Emanuel, a young man suffering from bone tuberculosis, as he navigates the confines of a sanatorium on the Black Sea…

Set in 1940s Brazil, this film follows the journey of Dr. Nise da Silveira, portrayed by Glória Pires, as she challenges the brutal psychiatric practices of her time. Instead of…

This biographical drama chronicles the life of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, focusing on his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics and his relationship with his first wife, Jane Wilde. The film…

Set in the 1980s, this film follows the true story of Ron Woodroof, a Texas electrician and rodeo cowboy who is diagnosed with AIDS and given 30 days to live….

In this enigmatic and visually arresting film, a woman and a man find themselves drawn together by a complex and mysterious connection that defies conventional understanding. As they struggle to…

In this psychological thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, the story revolves around a young woman whose life spirals out of control after being prescribed a new medication by her psychiatrist….

This animated film, directed by Don Hertzfeldt, follows the life of Bill, a man grappling with memory loss and existential reflections. The narrative is presented through a series of vignettes,…

Directed by Jonathan Levine, this film follows the life of a young man, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. As he navigates the…

In this poignant drama directed by Nick Cassavetes, a young girl named Anna Fitzgerald, played by Abigail Breslin, seeks medical emancipation from her parents, portrayed by Cameron Diaz and Jason…

This poignant film, directed by Julian Schnabel, tells the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French magazine editor who suffers a massive stroke, leaving him with locked-in syndrome. Despite his…

In this heartwarming comedy-drama, a notorious Mumbai underworld don, played by Sanjay Dutt, embarks on an unexpected journey to fulfill his father’s dream of him becoming a doctor. With the…

In this gripping drama directed by Nick Cassavetes, Denzel Washington stars as a desperate father who takes a hospital emergency room hostage to secure a life-saving operation for his son….

Set in the late 1960s, this film follows a young woman, played by Winona Ryder, who is admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt. There, she encounters a…

Set in the gritty streets of New York City, this film follows Frank Pierce, a burned-out paramedic played by Nicolas Cage, as he navigates the chaos of his job over…

In this heartwarming film directed by Tom Shadyac, Robin Williams stars as a medical student who believes in the power of laughter and compassion to heal patients. The story follows…

In this gripping 1996 animated film directed by Osamu Dezaki, the enigmatic and unlicensed surgeon known as Black Jack is drawn into a complex web of medical mysteries and ethical…

In this 1991 drama, a successful and self-assured surgeon, played by William Hurt, experiences a profound transformation after he becomes a patient himself. The film explores themes of empathy and…

In this poignant drama directed by Penny Marshall, a dedicated neurologist, played by Robin Williams, discovers a groundbreaking treatment for catatonic patients, leading to miraculous awakenings. Robert De Niro delivers…

In this gripping medical thriller, a young doctor, played by Geneviève Bujold, becomes suspicious when a series of patients fall into unexplained comas at a prestigious hospital. As she delves…

In this 1975 classic directed by Miloš Forman, the story unfolds within the confines of a mental institution, where a rebellious inmate, played by Jack Nicholson, challenges the oppressive rules…

In this darkly comedic drama directed by Arthur Hiller, the story unfolds within the chaotic confines of a New York City hospital, where the overworked and disillusioned Dr. Herbert Bock,…

Set in 19th-century Japan, this film follows the journey of a young and arrogant doctor, Noboru Yasumoto, who is assigned to a rural clinic run by the enigmatic and compassionate…

Philip, a medical student, becomes enamored with Mildred, a waitress. Despite her flirtatious nature, they embark on a romantic relationship. However, upon learning of her repeated unfaithfulness, Philip decides to…

In this 1959 drama directed by Daniel Mann, the story revolves around Dr. Sam Abelman, an aging and dedicated physician played by Paul Muni, who is committed to serving the…

In this 1956 drama, directed by Nicholas Ray, James Mason stars as Ed Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life spirals out of control after he begins taking a new medication…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

In this poignant drama directed by Fred Zinnemann, a young World War II veteran, played by Marlon Brando in his film debut, struggles to adjust to life after being paralyzed…

“Sister Kenny” (1946) is a biographical drama that chronicles the life and work of Elizabeth Kenny, an Australian nurse who developed a controversial treatment for polio. The film stars Rosalind…

In a mental health facility in Scotland, a gifted psychiatrist is developing a treatment for early-onset dementia. He becomes romantically involved with his selfless female assistant, leading to an intense…

This film tells the real-life story of a doctor who believed it was ethical to pursue the development of a medication to treat syphilis.

In this 1938 crime-comedy, a brilliant and eccentric doctor, played by Edward G. Robinson, embarks on an unusual research project to study the criminal mind by immersing himself in the…

In this 1936 biographical drama, the film chronicles the life and groundbreaking work of the renowned French chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur. The narrative follows Pasteur’s relentless pursuit of scientific…

In this 1934 drama directed by John Cromwell, the story follows Philip Carey, a club-footed aspiring artist who abandons his dreams to study medicine. His life takes a tumultuous turn…

Dr. Eli Watt, a widower, relocates to a small town, feeling disheartened by his unsuccessful pursuit of a significant career in New York. He takes on the responsibility of raising…

A female physician chooses to become a mother without getting married.