The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1938, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a drama and crime film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 87 minutes. “... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from it's extremely resentful leader.
Who’s in it. The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse stars Edward G. Robinson as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse, Claire Trevor as Jo Keller, Humphrey Bogart as 'Rocks' Valentine and Allen Jenkins as Okay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938)?
- In US, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse worth watching?
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse stars Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins and Donald Crisp.
- When was The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse released?
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.