Of Human Hearts
1938, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture
This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War. Ethan Wilkins is a poor and honest man who ministers to the human soul, while his son Jason yearns to be a doctor, helping people in the earthly realm. It is a rich story about striving for excellence, the tension of father-son rebellion, and the love of a mother that can never die.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Walter HustonEthan Wilkins
- James StewartJason Wilkins
- Beulah BondiMary Wilkins
- Gene ReynoldsJason Wilkins as a Child
- Guy KibbeeGeorge Ames
- Charles CoburnDr. Charles Shingle
- John CarradinePresident Lincoln
- Ann RutherfordAnnie Hawks
- Leatrice Joy GilbertAnnie Hawks as a Child
- Charley GrapewinJim Meeker
- Leona RobertsSister Clarke
- Gene LockhartQuid
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Honore Morrow, Bradbury Foote
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Of Human Hearts runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Of Human Hearts is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Of Human Hearts on?
Of Human Hearts isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Of Human Hearts?
If you liked Of Human Hearts, try How Green Was My Valley, The Champ, The Grapes of Wrath.
Who directed Of Human Hearts?
Of Human Hearts (1938) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi.