England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
In 11th-century England, a young orphan named Rob Cole discovers he has the gift of "the knowing," an intuitive ability to diagnose illnesses. Driven by the loss of his mother to an unknown sickness, he embarks on a perilous journey to Isfahan, Persia, to study under the legendary physician Avicenna. Facing immense cultural and religious barriers, Rob strives to gain knowledge and bring healing back to his homeland.
The Physician received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its epic scope, stunning visuals, and compelling performances, particularly from Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley. Some noted its deliberate pacing and historical detail as strengths, while others found the narrative occasionally dense. It was recognized for its ambitious attempt to portray a fascinating historical period and the clash of cultures.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's grand scale, detailed historical reenactment, and the compelling journey of the protagonist. Many found the story engaging and the performances strong, particularly the interaction between the main characters.
The film was based on Noah Gordon's best-selling 1986 novel of the same name, which was translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.
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