Do I need to watch the first Physician film before this one?

Watching the original film first gives useful context for Robert Cole's character and his time studying under Ibn Sina in Persia, but the sequel's story of his return to England can be followed on its own with some patience.

Koja bebinam The Physician II ba dub farsi?

The Physician II is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub. Log in on the web, TV, or phone and stream immediately — no VPN required and no geo-blocking.

Is this film related to Ibn Sina or Iranian history?

The sequel builds directly on the first film's depiction of Ibn Sina's Persia as the source of Robert Cole's medical training. Persian and Islamic scientific heritage is central to the story's premise and emotional stakes.

Chand daghighe in film hast va aya arzesh tamasha kardan dare?

The Physician II runs 142 minutes. It is a visually rich period drama with strong performances and a story grounded in the real historical transfer of Persian medical knowledge to medieval Europe.

The Physician II

Name: The Physician II
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2025
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Tom Payne, Emily Cox, Áine Rose Daly, Owen Teale, Emma Rigby

Director: Philipp Stölzl

Cast: Tom Payne, Emily Cox, Áine Rose Daly, Owen Teale, Emma Rigby

The Physician II is a 2025 German adventure-drama film directed by Philipp Stölzl, continuing the story of Robert Cole as he returns from the medieval Islamic world to bring Eastern medicine to eleventh-century England — only to discover that knowledge alone cannot overcome entrenched power.

What is The Physician II about?

Set in 1050 AD, the story picks up as Robert Cole arrives back in England carrying the medical wisdom he absorbed from the great scholars of Persia and the Islamic East. He envisions a future where his countrymen have access to knowledge that could save countless lives. Yet from the moment he sets foot in London, he meets fierce resistance from the city's established physicians, who see his learning as a direct threat to their authority and livelihoods. As institutional walls close around him, Robert must navigate a world where politics, religion, and ambition collide with science. The narrative weaves together questions of faith, identity, and the limits of human understanding, reminding audiences that the body holds secrets the mind struggles to decode — and that the soul holds even more.

Cast & crew

Director Philipp Stölzl, known for his visually ambitious period productions, returns to helm this sequel. Tom Payne reprises the central role of Robert Cole, bringing quiet intensity to a man caught between two worlds. Emily Cox, Owen Teale, Liam Cunningham, and Aidan Gillen round out a strong ensemble, lending authority and dramatic weight to the medieval English setting.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking and Iranian diaspora viewers, The Physician II carries a particular resonance: the first film placed Ibn Sina — one of the greatest scholars in the history of Persian civilization — at the heart of Cole's transformation. This sequel explores how that specifically Persian and Islamic medical legacy travelled westward, and what happened when it encountered European resistance. Watching a European hero shaped by Persian knowledge struggle to bring that learning home speaks to themes of cultural transmission, exile, and the persistence of ideas across borders — themes deeply familiar to diaspora audiences. The film is available in Persian dub on K-Time, so viewers can experience the story entirely in their own language.

Where & how to watch

The Physician II is available on K-Time with full Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream directly on the web, your TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start or cancel your subscription anytime.