The Citadel (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, The Citadel is a drama film directed by King Vidor, running about 110 minutes. “Secrets of a doctor as told by a doctor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Andrew Manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor arrives in Wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does badly. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
Who’s in it. The Citadel stars Robert Donat as Dr. Andrew Manson, Rosalind Russell as Christine Manson, Ralph Richardson as Dr. Philip Denny and Rex Harrison as Dr. Frederick Lawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Citadel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Citadel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Citadel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Citadel (1938)?
- In US, The Citadel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Citadel worth watching?
- The Citadel holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Citadel?
- The Citadel stars Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson, Rex Harrison and Emlyn Williams.
- When was The Citadel released?
- The Citadel was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.