Kathleen (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Kathleen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 88 minutes. “She's twelve and TERRIFIC now” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kathleen is a twelve-year-old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite any friends over as they will see that it is not true.
Who’s in it. Kathleen stars Shirley Temple as Kathleen Davis, Herbert Marshall as John Davis, Laraine Day as Martha Kent and Gail Patrick as Lorraine Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kathleen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kathleen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kathleen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kathleen (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kathleen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kathleen worth watching?
- Kathleen holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kathleen?
- Kathleen stars Shirley Temple, Herbert Marshall, Laraine Day, Gail Patrick and Felix Bressart.
- When was Kathleen released?
- Kathleen was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.