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The Secret Lives of Dentists

2002, Comedy/Drama, 1h 41m

94 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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David Hurst (Campbell Scott) is a mild-mannered dentist who shares a practice with his wife, Dana (Hope Davis). Concerned about Dana's recent sullen moods, David begins to suspect that she is cheating on him. As David becomes deeply unsettled by the possibility of Dana's infidelity, he begins having extended conversations with Slater (Denis Leary), a surly patient who dispenses plenty of blunt advice. Can Dana and David reconcile and save their marriage, or are they destined to separate?
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Alan Rudolph
  • Producer:
    Campbell Scott, George VanBuskirk
  • Writer:
    Craig Lucas
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Manhattan Pictures International
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR

Cast & Crew

Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott
David Hurst
Hope Davis
Hope Davis
Dana Hurst
Denis Leary
Denis Leary
Slater
Robin Tunney
Robin Tunney
Laura
Gianna Beleno
Gianna Beleno
Lizzie Hurst
Cassidy Hinkle
Cassidy Hinkle
Leah Hurst
Lydia Jordan
Lydia Jordan
Stephanie Hurst
Jon Patrick Walker
Jon Patrick Walker
Mark
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Dr.Danny
Kate Clinton
Kate Clinton
Elaine
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph
Director
Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott
Producer
George VanBuskirk
George VanBuskirk
Producer
Martin Garvey
Martin Garvey
Executive Producer
David Newman
David Newman
Executive Producer
Bruce Cowen
Bruce Cowen
Executive Producer
Michael Lauer
Michael Lauer
Executive Producer
Craig Lucas
Craig Lucas
Writer
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Critic Reviews for The Secret Lives of Dentists

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Audience Reviews for The Secret Lives of Dentists

  • Sep 25, 2012
    Not too popular on the fan metre but I actually enjoyed this film.There is a nice natural feel to the characters brimming with honesty.
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