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"The Doctor is Out"

2009

1h 44m

6.2(263 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Kevin Spacey

Henry Carter

Mark Webber

Jeremy

Keke Palmer

Jemma

Saffron Burrows

Kate

Jack Huston

Shamus

Pell James

Daisy

Dallas Roberts

Patrick

Laura Ramsey

Keira

Jesse Plemons

Jesus

Robert Loggia

Dr. Robert Carter

Creative team

Directed by: Jonas Pate
Written by: Thomas Moffett
Henry Reardon
Produced by: Braxton Pope
Michael Burns

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