Hills of Home
1948, English. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
M-G-M's thrilling adventure of young love in the hills!
William McClure is the villlage doctor in a remote Scottish glen. Tricked into buying Lassie, a collie afraid of water, he sets about teaching her to swim. At the same time he has the bigger problem that he is getting older and must ensure the glen will have a new local doctor ready.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 25 November 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Ludwig, Ian Maclaren
- Budget
- $1.9M
- Box office
- $2.3M
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Hills of Home: quick answers
What should I watch before Hills of Home?
Watch Lassie Come Home (1943), Son of Lassie (1945), and Courage of Lassie (1946) first.
What comes after Hills of Home?
Next in the series: The Sun Comes Up (1949), Challenge to Lassie (1949), and The Painted Hills (1951).
Is Hills of Home worth watching?
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How long is Hills of Home?
Hills of Home runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Hills of Home have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hills of Home. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hills of Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hills of Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hills of Home on?
Hills of Home 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 Hills of Home?
If you liked Hills of Home, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Lassie Come Home, Lassie.
Who directed Hills of Home?
Hills of Home (1948) was directed by Fred M. Wilcox and stars Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Tom Drake.