Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Dr. Kildare's Crisis is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 75 minutes. “The Riddle of Whispering Women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.
Who’s in it. Dr. Kildare's Crisis stars Lew Ayres as Dr. James Kildare, Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Laraine Day as Nurse Mary Lamont and Robert Young as Douglas Lamont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dr. Kildare's Crisis 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's Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Kildare's Crisis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940)?
- In US, Dr. Kildare's Crisis 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's Crisis worth watching?
- Dr. Kildare's Crisis holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Kildare's Crisis?
- Dr. Kildare's Crisis stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Robert Young and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Dr. Kildare's Crisis released?
- Dr. Kildare's Crisis was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.