Young Dr. Kildare (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, Young Dr. Kildare is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 82 minutes. “Women in sables! Men in white!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A medical school graduate takes an internship at a big city hospital, only to be subjected to a rigorous (and sometimes embarrassing) testing of his knowledge by the hospital's top dog, Dr. Leonard Gillespie.
Who’s in it. Young Dr. Kildare stars Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Lew Ayres as Dr. James Kildare, Lynne Carver as Alice Raymond and Nat Pendleton as Joe Wayman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Young Dr. Kildare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Dr. Kildare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Dr. Kildare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Dr. Kildare (1938)?
- In US, Young Dr. Kildare is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Dr. Kildare worth watching?
- Young Dr. Kildare holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Dr. Kildare?
- Young Dr. Kildare stars Lionel Barrymore, Lew Ayres, Lynne Carver, Nat Pendleton and Jo Ann Sayers.
- When was Young Dr. Kildare released?
- Young Dr. Kildare was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.