The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1940, The Courageous Dr. Christian is a drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor fights an epidemic that breaks out in the poor section of town and tries to get the rest of the town to help out.
Who’s in it. The Courageous Dr. Christian stars Jean Hersholt as Doctor Paul Christian, Dorothy Lovett as Judy Price, Robert Baldwin as Roy Davis and Tom Neal as Dave Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Courageous Dr. Christian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Courageous Dr. Christian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Courageous Dr. Christian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)?
- In US, The Courageous Dr. Christian is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Courageous Dr. Christian worth watching?
- The Courageous Dr. Christian holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Courageous Dr. Christian?
- The Courageous Dr. Christian stars Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal and Maude Eburne.