Bad Medicine_
"The comedy that teaches a new low in higher education."
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
Starring
Steve Guttenberg, Alan Arkin, Julie Hagerty
Box Office
$2.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
6 countries
Apple TV
6 countries
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Google Play
6 countries
YouTube
4 countries
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Year context
Bad Medicine was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he get...
Bad Medicine is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Steve Guttenberg
Jeff Marx
Alan Arkin
Dr. Ramon Madera
Julie Hagerty
Liz Parker
Bill Macy
Dr. Gerald Marx
Curtis Armstrong
Dennis Gladstone
Julie Kavner
Cookie Katz
Joe Grifasi
Gómez
Robert Romanus
Carlos
Taylor Negron
Pepe the Cab Driver
Candi Milo
María Morales
Gilbert Gottfried
Dr. Tony Sandoval
Arturo Venegas
Jesús the Gunman
AG
Arne Gordon
Bruno the Witch Doctor
Manuel Pereiro
Dr. Miguel Cervantes
Eileen Way
Sra. Madera, Ramón's Mother
Allan Corduner
Dr. Diaz the Bus Driver
Tresa Hughes
Dr. Elisabeth Marx
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Martha Greene
Dr. Helene Marx
José Canalejas
Professor Hugo
CP
Charles Paktell
Gonzales the Cadaver
BOX OFFICE
$2.7M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (38 votes)
Box Office
$2,685,453
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bad Medicine about?
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
How long is Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Bad Medicine?
The cast of Bad Medicine includes Steve Guttenberg, Alan Arkin, Julie Hagerty, Bill Macy, Curtis Armstrong.
How much did Bad Medicine make at the box office?
Bad Medicine earned $2,685,453 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
