Question 1

What age is Bad Medicine appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Bad Medicine (1985) best from about age 13. An aspiring doctor with bad grades enrolls in an unusual medical school in a small Latin American dictatorship, leading to comedic chaos. He and his classmates navigate quirky professors and the eccentric local ruler.

Question 2

What is Bad Medicine rated?

Accepted Answer

Bad Medicine (1985) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Bad Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Some crude humor; Brief suggestive situations; Light alcohol use. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Bad Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Perseverance despite obstacles; Finding your unique path; Importance of education (even unconventional ones).

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Bad Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Following your dreams; Different cultures and societies; Medical ethics and responsibility.

Question 6

Where can I watch Bad Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Bad Medicine (1985) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine

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