

After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.
Acting
Fox's effortless charm carries every scene.
Writing
Snappy fish-out-of-water banter ages surprisingly well.

Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was shot in Micanopy, Florida, not South Carolina—locals still do 'Doc Hollywood' tours.
Julie Warner's lake entrance became iconic 90s cinema; the movie helped launch her brief leading-lady moment.