The Country Doctor (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, The Country Doctor is a drama film directed by Henry King, running about 95 minutes. “THEY GROW! THEY COO! THEY ACT! THEY LAUGH! THEY PLAY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A doctor has a rough time obtaining the money for his services in a lumber town until he delivers quintuplets.
Who’s in it. The Country Doctor stars Jean Hersholt as Dr. John Luke, Yvonne Dionne as Yvonne, a Wyatt Quintuplet, Annette Dionne as Annette, a Wyatt Quintuplet and Cécile Dionne as Cécile, a Wyatt Quintuplet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Country Doctor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Country Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Country Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Country Doctor (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Country Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Country Doctor worth watching?
- The Country Doctor holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Country Doctor?
- The Country Doctor stars Jean Hersholt, Yvonne Dionne, Annette Dionne, Cécile Dionne and Émilie Dionne.
- When was The Country Doctor released?
- The Country Doctor was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.