Challenge to Lassie (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1949, Challenge to Lassie is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 76 minutes. “Wanted by the Law” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.
Who’s in it. Challenge to Lassie stars Edmund Gwenn as John Traill, Donald Crisp as 'Jock' Gray, Geraldine Brooks as Susan Brown and Reginald Owen as Sergeant Davie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Challenge to Lassie has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Challenge to Lassie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Challenge to Lassie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Challenge to Lassie (1949)?
- In US, Challenge to Lassie 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 Challenge to Lassie worth watching?
- Challenge to Lassie holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Challenge to Lassie?
- Challenge to Lassie stars Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Geraldine Brooks, Reginald Owen and Alan Webb.
- When was Challenge to Lassie released?
- Challenge to Lassie was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.