Hippocrates (2014): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Hippocrates is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Thomas Lilti, starring Vincent Lacoste as Benjamin, Laurence Masliah and Jacques Gamblin. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Thomas Lilti
- Original language
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French - Studio
- 31 Juin Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hippocrates About?
The premise of Hippocrates without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following in his father's footsteps, Benjamin eagerly begins his medical internship. However, the realities of the hospital ward quickly prove overwhelming, challenging his expectations and forcing him to confront his limitations. Struggling with responsibility and feeling distanced from his father, Benjamin finds himself outmatched by a more experienced colleague. This challenging experience ultimately pushes him to mature and begin his journey toward becoming a doctor.
Where to Watch Hippocrates
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hippocrates Cast & Characters
Vincent Lacoste leads the cast as Benjamin, with Laurence Masliah as Mère de Benjamin (voice) and Jacques Gamblin as Le professeur Barois. Directed by Thomas Lilti; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Lilti
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Vincent Lacoste as Benjamin - Laurence Masliah as Mère de Benjamin (voice)
- Jacques Gamblin as Le professeur Barois
- Jenny Mutela as Secrétaire Barois
Also Starring in Hippocrates
· 46 more- Reda Kateb Abdel Rezzak
- Thierry Levaret Monsieur Lemoine, dit Tsunami
- Frédéric Cuif Le patient alcoolique
- Orian Castano Arthur Lemoine
- Isalinde Giovangigli Fille Madame Richard
- Jeanne Cellard Madame Richard
- Thierry Gary Fils Madame Richard
- Marianne Denicourt Dr. Denormandy
- Tiphaine Daviot Jeanne
- Johann Dionnet Yohann
- Philippe Rebbot Guy
- Félix Moati Stéphane
- Carole Franck Myriam
- Christophe Odent Professeur Truelle
- Sylvie Lachat Surveillante-générale
- Martine Schambacher Josy
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- Mustapha Abourachid Le réanimateur
- Fanny Sidney Estelle
- Cécile Bouillot Assistante sociale
- Zohra Benali Koka
- Bertrand Constant Riou
- Alain Dzukam Simo Banik
- Beata Nilska Beata
- Cathy Bodet Cathy
- José Luis Roig José Luis
- Julie Brochen Mme Lemoine
- Rafik Ben Mebarek Aide-soignant brancard
- Marie Bouvier Secrétaire de l'accueil
- Luc Leclerc du Sablon Patient ponction
- Josée Laprun Lingère hôpital 1
- Juliette Aoudia Juliette
- Juliette Navis Karine
- Paul-Antoine Chenoz Polo
- Leticia Gutiérrez Leticia
- Fabrice Delorme Barman
- Christiane Oui-Oui Femme de ménage
- Kadi Diarra Lingère hôpital 2
- Séphora Haymann Infirmière hôpital 2
- Erwan Laurent Manu
- Viviana Del Carmen Verdugo Viviana
- Alexandra Padilha Padi
- Mohamed Nouar Nadir
- Hanane Belhouari Hanane
- Flavie Barret Flavie
- Charlotte Speciel Pauline
- Lionel Le Prévost Agent sécurité
Hippocrates Plot Summary
What happens in Hippocrates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Benjamin Barois begins his medical internship in the department run by his father, Dr. Barois. Eager and idealistic, he quickly enters the tough, unseen layer of hospital life and is soon drawn into a tense dynamic with Abdel Rezzak, a fellow intern from Algeria. The pair soon confront a hard truth: the night shift exposes limits, missteps, and the fragile line between hope and tragedy.
Full summary
The whole story of Hippocrates, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hippocrates?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young intern who begins his rotation under his father's supervision?
Hippocrates Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Diary Of A French Doctor” and “Hipócrates”.
- Also known as
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- Diary Of A French Doctor
- Hipócrates
- Хипократ
- 希波克拉底
- Ippocrate – Specializzandi in corsia
- Hippokrates und ich
- Hipokrates
- 醫手遮天
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Hippocrates FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Hippocrates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hippocrates?
Hippocrates runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Hippocrates released?
Hippocrates was released on September 3, 2014.
Who directed Hippocrates?
Hippocrates was directed by Thomas Lilti.
More films by Thomas Lilti Who is in the cast of Hippocrates?
Hippocrates stars Vincent Lacoste as Benjamin, Laurence Masliah as Mère de Benjamin (voice) and Jacques Gamblin as Le professeur Barois, among 50 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hippocrates?
In the US, Hippocrates is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Hippocrates have a post-credit scene?
No. Hippocrates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hippocrates in?
The original language of Hippocrates is French.
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