Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1940, Dr. Kildare Goes Home is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 79 minutes. “No. 5: The Case of the Cancelled Wedding” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young doctor gives up big-city success to help his father set up a small-town clinic.
Who’s in it. Dr. Kildare Goes Home stars Lew Ayres as Dr. James Kildare, Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Laraine Day as Nurse Mary Lamont and Samuel S. Hinds as Dr. Stephen Kildare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dr. Kildare Goes Home 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 Dr. Kildare Goes Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Kildare Goes Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940)?
- In US, Dr. Kildare Goes Home 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 Dr. Kildare Goes Home worth watching?
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Samuel S. Hinds and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Dr. Kildare Goes Home released?
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.