Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1940, Dr. Kildare's Strange Case is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Kildare tries brain surgery, advised by Dr. Gillespie, and faces a rival for nurse Lamont.
Who’s in it. Dr. Kildare's Strange Case stars Lew Ayres as Dr. James Kildare, Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Laraine Day as Nurse Mary Lamont and Shepperd Strudwick as Dr. Gregory 'Greg' Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Dr. Kildare's Strange Case has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus 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 Dr. Kildare's Strange Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Kildare's Strange Case 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 Strange Case (1940)?
- In US, Dr. Kildare's Strange Case is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, 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 Dr. Kildare's Strange Case worth watching?
- Dr. Kildare's Strange Case holds an audience score of 4.8 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's Strange Case?
- Dr. Kildare's Strange Case stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Shepperd Strudwick and Samuel S. Hinds.
- When was Dr. Kildare's Strange Case released?
- Dr. Kildare's Strange Case was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.