Doctor-X: The Movie (2024 Film)
Doctor-X: The Movie, known in Japanese as Gekijoban Doctor-X (劇場版ドクターX), is a 2024 Japanese theatrical feature film. Distributed by Toho and released on December 6, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 128 minutes. It continues the long-running medical drama franchise centered on the fictional freelance surgeon Michiko Daimon.
Production and Crew
The film was directed by Naomi Tamura with a screenplay written by Miho Nakazono. Tatsuki Oe served as producer, and Satoshi Isogida worked as the cinematographer.
Plot Synopsis
Michiko Daimon, portrayed by Ryoko Yonekura, is a highly skilled freelance surgeon who refuses to fail. Unconventional in her appearance and conduct compared to typical hospital surgeons, her mysterious and solitary background is further explored as she confronts severe crises.
Cast and Characters
The film features returning characters alongside new additions, expanding upon the television series continuity:
- Ryoko Yonekura as Michiko Daimon
- Kei Tanaka as Hikaru Morimoto
- Yuki Uchida as Hiromi Jonouchi
- Mio Imada as Masako Oma
- Masanobu Katsumura as Hideki Kaji
- Kosuke Suzuki as Mamoru Hara
- Shota Sometani as Hiroto Kamizu / Takato Kamizu
- Daigo Nishihata as Ren Higashimura
- Go Ayano as Akihiko Kono
- Kenichi Endo as Takashi Ebina
- Ittoku Kishibe as Akira Kanbara
- Toshiyuki Nishida as Shigekatsu Hiruma
Franchise Context
The film is part of the broader Doctor-X franchise, which originated as a TV Asahi television drama series beginning in 2012, followed by multiple subsequent seasons and television specials.