The Good Doctor opens January 8th

The film “The Good Doctor” is a new Russian comedy with Yuri Stoyanov and Viktor Khorinyak. Premiere in cinemas January 8, 2026. After an accident, a gloomy doctor forces the courier to replace himself on calls. Humor, New Year's adventures and humanity from director Nikita Grammatikov.

The film «The Good Doctor»: premiere in cinemas

The film «The Good Doctor» officially hits the big screens on January 8, 2026, promising viewers a dose of New Year's humor and warmth. This comedy, filmed in Russia, writes xrust, has already attracted attention with trailers and excerpts where the main characters face absurd situations during the holidays.

What awaits viewers in the new product

On the day of the premiere, January 8, the film invites you to a story about an unexpected partnership between a doctor and a courier. The action takes place during the New Year holidays, when the whole country is on vacation, and diseases do not sleep. An exclusive detail: according to producer Nadezhda Motina, the success of such projects depends on sincerity and closeness to the viewer — “films that touch the soul always find a response.” This is confirmed by director Nikita Grammatikov, who noted in an interview that the film is inspired by real medical anecdotes.

The plot of the film “The Good Doctor”

The film tells the story of Oleg Semyonovich Mandrygin, an experienced but unsociable local doctor who volunteers to be on duty during the holidays. After a collision with the courier Dima on a bicycle (or scooter, according to different versions), Oleg’s back gives out and he finds himself chained to the bed. In order not to lose his job and not leave patients without help, Dima, who has an incomplete medical education, puts on a white coat and goes on calls under the telephone guidance of a real doctor. From the very first patient, everything goes wrong, turning into a chain of comical misunderstandings.

Main plot twists

• New Year's chaos: the action begins on January 1, when hospitals are in limited capacity and patients are experiencing exacerbations.
• Partnership: The doctor teaches the courier over the phone, revealing professional secrets and personal traits.
• Character development: From confrontation to mutual understanding, with elements of drama and humor.

Actors and roles in the film

The film has assembled a star cast, where the main roles are played by comedy masters.

1. Yuri Stoyanov — Oleg Mandrygin, a gloomy doctor, tired of patients, but dedicated to his work.
2. Viktor Khorinyak — Dima, a carefree courier, forced to become a “doctor”.
3. Anton Bogdanov, Elena Valyushkina, Alexander Ilyin, Olga Dibtseva — in episodic roles of patients and colleagues.

History of creation and production

The film was produced by the Legio Felix film company and was commissioned by Arna Media and the Premier online cinema. Filming took place in Moscow and ended in March 2025. Director Nikita Grammatikov, son of the famous cinematographer Vladimir Grammatikov, makes his feature film debut with this work. The script is inspired by the everyday stories of doctors, adapted for the New Year's atmosphere.

Financial aspects

The film's budget has not been officially disclosed, but as a typical Russian comedy, it is estimated at 100-200 million rubles for similar projects (data from the industry). Funding came from producers Nadezhda Motina, Aram Hovhannisyan and Sergei Ageev, with support from Premier streaming. The expected box office gross is over 500 million rubles, taking into account the holiday release.

Why the film is relevant

In the context of Russian cinema, “The Good Doctor” continues the tradition of comedies like “Interns,” but with an emphasis on human relationships. Comment from an expert, film critic from Fontanka: “This is not just humor, but a reflection on the medical profession during the holidays.” Direct sources: official website Kinopoisk and TASS for production details.

Xrust The film “The Good Doctor” is released on January 8