Courage of Lassie (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1946, Courage of Lassie is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, running about 92 minutes. “As Refreshing As A Breath Of Spring !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.
Who’s in it. Courage of Lassie stars Elizabeth Taylor as Kathie Eleanor Merrick, Frank Morgan as Harry MacBain, Tom Drake as Sergeant Smitty and Selena Royle as Mrs. Merrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Courage of Lassie 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 Courage of Lassie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courage of Lassie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courage of Lassie (1946)?
- In US, Courage of 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 Courage of Lassie worth watching?
- Courage of Lassie holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Courage of Lassie?
- Courage of Lassie stars Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, Tom Drake, Selena Royle and Harry Davenport.
- When was Courage of Lassie released?
- Courage of Lassie was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.