---
title: "The Physician"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-physician-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 169881
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 155
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Physician (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-physician-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Physician is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Pixomondo, CinePostproduction, Cine Mobil. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young English miner journeys across continents to master medicine in medieval Persia."

### Why Watch
- Sweeping medieval adventure across Europe and Persia
- Rich historical backdrop featuring Ibn Sina
- Strong visual scope and period detail

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy runtime may test patience
- Pacing can feel slow in parts
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dramatic and historical tone makes it suitable for mature audiences seeking serious period drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, historical, dramatic, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-physician-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philipp Stölzl
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixomondo, CinePostproduction, Cine Mobil

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Payne** as *Robert 'Rob' Cole*
- **Stellan Skarsgård** as *Barber*
- **Olivier Martinez** as *Shah Ala ad Daula*
- **Emma Rigby** as *Rebecca*
- **Ben Kingsley** as *Ibn Sina*
- **Elyas M'Barek** as *Karim*
- **Fahri Yardım** as *Davout Hosein*
- **Makram J. Khoury** as *Imam*
- **Michael Marcus** as *Mirdin*
- **Stanley Townsend** as *Bar Kappara*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
The film is set in England in the year 1021 and later moves to Isfahan in Persia.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Robert Cole, a miner’s son who aspires to become a physician.

### Q: Which historical figure does the protagonist encounter?
He meets Ibn Sina, the renowned Persian physician and scholar of the era.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an adventure, drama, and history film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Physician — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/169881)

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