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Doctor in Distress

6.319631h 42mMovieComedy

"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love…

DirectorRalph Thomas
WritersNicholas Phipps·Ronald Scott Thorn
ProducerBetty E. Box

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ralph Thomas

DBDirk Bogarde
Dirk Bogarde
Dr. Simon Sparrow
SESamantha Eggar
Samantha Eggar
Delia Mallory
JJJames Robertson Justice
James Robertson Justice
Sir Lancelot Spratt
DHDonald Houston
Donald Houston
Major Tommy Ffrench
BMBarbara Murray
Barbara Murray
Iris Merchant
DPDennis Price
Dennis Price
Dr. Blacker
MDMylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot
Sonja Stromberg / Helga Stromberg
JAJill Adams
Jill Adams
Genevieve Milton
TBTimothy Bateson
Timothy Bateson
Mr. Holly
JE
Jessie Evans
Mrs. Parry
FF
Fenella Fielding
Passenger on Train
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Corsetiere

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Doctor in Distress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Doctor in Distress?

Doctor in Distress isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Doctor in Distress on Netflix?

No, Doctor in Distress is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Doctor in Distress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Doctor in Distress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Doctor in Distress for free?

Doctor in Distress isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Doctor in Distress?

Yes — Doctor in Distress is followed by Doctor in Clover (1966) in the Doctor Collection.

Is there a prequel to Doctor in Distress?

Yes — Doctor in Love (1960) comes before Doctor in Distress in the Doctor Collection.

Is Doctor in Distress part of a trilogy?

No — Doctor in Distress is part of the Doctor Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Doctor Collection?

There are 7 films in the Doctor Collection: Doctor in the House (1954), Doctor at Sea (1955), Doctor at Large (1957), Doctor in Love (1960), Doctor in Distress (1963), Doctor in Clover (1966) and Doctor in Trouble (1970).