Medicine Man_
"He turned his back on civilization. Only to discover he had the power to save it."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Medicine Man earned $45.5M worldwide on a $40.0M budget — a 14% return on investment.
John McTiernan →
Year context
Medicine Man was released 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (10)
Sean Connery
Dr. Robert Campbell
Lorraine Bracco
Dr. Rae Crane
José Wilker
Dr. Miguel Ornega
RD
Rodolfo De Alexandre
Tanaki
FT
Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme
Jahausa
EM
Elias Monteiro Da Silva
Palala
EM
Edinei Maria Serrio Dos Santos
Kalana
BD
Bec-Kana-Re Dos Santos Kaiapo
Imana
AB
Angelo Barra Moreira
Medicine Man
José Lavat
Government Man
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$45.5M
Revenue
+14%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Hollywood Pictures
Cinergi Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (411 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$45,500,797
Profit
+$5,500,797
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Medicine Man about?
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.
How long is Medicine Man?
Medicine Man has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Medicine Man?
Medicine Man was directed by John McTiernan.
Who stars in Medicine Man?
The cast of Medicine Man includes Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, José Wilker, Rodolfo De Alexandre, Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme.
How much did Medicine Man make at the box office?
Medicine Man earned $45,500,797 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of Medicine Man?
Medicine Man has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 411 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (14)
research
ant
medicine
pharmaceutical industry
amazon rainforest
cancer
jungle
doctor
falling in love
medical research
opposites attract
cure
rainforest
ancient medicine
