12 Movies Like Best Medicine You Need to Watch
Find 12 smart picks for fans of Best Medicine, from hospital comedies and romances to sci-fi and mystery titles like Lovesick, Pulse, and Doctor Slump.
If you liked the warm, offbeat energy of Best Medicine, this lineup leans into the same mix of humor, heart, and messy human connections. You’ll find modern hospital stories like Resident Playbook and Doctor Slump, plus sharper, stranger picks such as Fejkpatient and Doctor X: The Movie. For readers drawn to romance and emotional tension, Lovesick and Pulse add softer, moodier edges, while Bait and Best Medicine bring a more playful, unpredictable tone. With comedy, drama, romance, sci-fi, and mystery all in the mix, these picks give you plenty of fresh places to go next.
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Plastic Beauty
drama
When a surgeon shifts to aesthetics and clashes with a celebrity doctor, she discovers the complex pressures behind the pursuit of physical perfection.
Directed by Yuki SaitoCast Mayu Matsuoka, Riisa Naka, Shôtarô Mamiya, Minami Tanaka, Hiromi NagasakuNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Lovesick
drama · romance
During the Mexican Revolution, Emilia Sauri pursues her dream of becoming a doctor, defying convention in search of love, purpose and independence.
Directed by Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, Humberto Hinojosa OzcarizCast Renata Vaca, Alejandro Puente, Diana Bovio, Sebastian Silveti, Miguel RodarteNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Doctor Slump
comedy · drama · romance
Once rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance — each facing life’s worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other.
Directed by Hyun Jong OhCast Park Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Park, Kong Seong-Ha, Jang Hye-jinNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Bait
1 Emmy nomination Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (2026)
comedy · drama · sci-fi
Shah Latif is a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.
Directed by Tom George, Bassam TariqCast Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Aasiya Shah, Sheeba Chaddha, Sajid HasanAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Pulse
drama
A group of ER residents navigate medical crises and personal drama amid a divisive allegation at their Miami hospital.
Directed by Sarah Boyd, Carlton Cuse, Kate Dennis, SJ Main Muñoz, Wendey StanzlerCast Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessy YatesNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Fejkpatient
comedy · drama
Albin works as a fake patient at a hospital while waiting for his acting career to take off. Suddenly he learns that he is actually sick for real.
Directed by Jon BlåhedCast Erik Enge, Celie Sparre, Einar Bredefeldt, Helmon Solomon, Jessica GrabowskyFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Resident Playbook
comedy · drama
First-year OBGYN residents at Yulje Medical Center navigate the chaos of their work and personal lives, all in their quest to become exceptional doctors.
Directed by Kate Marley, Lee Min-sooCast Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-ah, Han Ye-ji, Kang You-seok, Jung Joon-wonNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Doctor X: The Movie
comedy · drama · mystery
The star-studded casts of the drama series come together for the highly anticipated movie adaptation of "Doctor X"! The secret of Michiko Daimon is finally revealed. "I never fail." How was the solitary surgeon Michiko Daimon born? What is the dark and mysterious tumultuous half-life of Michiko?
Directed by Naoki TamuraCast Ken'ichi Endō, Mio Imada, Shirô Itô, Masanobu Katsumura, Ittoku KishibeNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Dr. Romantic
drama · romance
An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.
Directed by Yu In-sikCast Han Suk-kyu, Lee Kyu-ho, Im Won-hee, Byeon Woo-min, Jin KyungNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Private Practice
comedy · drama · romance
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.
Directed by Mark Tinker, Tom Verica, Ann Kindberg, Bethany Rooney, Michael ZinbergCast Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Taye Diggs, Amy BrennemanHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Berlin ER
drama
After her private life falls apart, a young doctor seeking a fresh start takes over the emergency room in Berlin's toughest, most chaotic hospital. Battling staff resistance and a run-down system, she must unite her maverick team to save lives.
Directed by Fabian Möhrke, Alex SchaadCast Haley Louise Jones, Slavko Popadic, Safak Sengül, Samirah Breuer, Aram TafreshianApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Good Doctor
drama
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
Directed by Mike Listo, Steven DePaul, Rebecca Moline, Gary Hawes, David StraitonCast Freddie Highmore, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, Christina Chang, Paige SparaHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This list is built for anyone who wants more stories that balance laughs with feeling, whether you’re after workplace chaos, romantic sparks, or a mystery with a strange twist. From the newest releases to standout recent favorites, these titles give you a strong path forward after Best Medicine. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another recommendation trail, because it’s updated regularly as new options arrive. It’s an easy way to keep finding smart, entertaining alternatives without starting your search from scratch.
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