Medicine Man
He turned his back on civilization. Only to discover he had the power to save it.
1992 • 106 min • Adventure · Drama · Romance
Synopsis
An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 60 Audience · 427 · 100%
An eccentric scientist and his new research assistant search the Amazon for a cancer cure. Facing the destruction of the rainforest, they overcome their differences and begin to fall in love while racing against time to save their work.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some peril and chases in the jungle.
- Mild romantic tension and implied intimacy.
- Characters drink alcohol socially.
- Occasional mild language.
What it models well
- Importance of scientific research
- Respect for nature and indigenous cultures
- Collaboration and perseverance
- Finding common ground with others
Talk about it after
- The ethics of medical research and corporate interests.
- The impact of deforestation on the environment.
- Gender roles in professional settings and personal relationships.
- Balancing personal goals with broader societal needs.
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Top billed cast
Director: John McTiernan • Crew: Sally Robinson, Tom Schulman, Tom Schulman
Sean Connery
Dr. Robert Campbell
Lorraine Bracco
Dr. Rae Crane
José Wilker
Dr. Miguel Ornega
- R
Rodolfo De Alexandre
Tanaki
- F
Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme
Jahausa
- E
Elias Monteiro Da Silva
Palala
- E
Edinei Maria Serrio Dos Santos
Kalana
- B
Bec-Kana-Re Dos Santos Kaiapo
Imana
- A
Angelo Barra Moreira
Medicine Man
José Lavat
Government Man
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (427)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Box office
- $45,500,797
- IMDb
- tt0104839
