The Painted Hills
1951, English. Directed by Harold F. Kress.
PACKED WITH THRILLS!
After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Details
- Released
- 4 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- True Boardman
- Budget
- $667K
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Watch before The Painted Hills
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Lassie Come Home
1943 · 6.7/10
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Son of Lassie
1945 · 6.2/10
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Courage of Lassie
1946 · 5.9/10
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Hills of Home
1948 · 6.9/10
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The Sun Comes Up
1949 · 6.2/10
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Challenge to Lassie
1949 · 6.0/10
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The Painted Hills: quick answers
What should I watch before The Painted Hills?
Watch Courage of Lassie (1946), Hills of Home (1948), The Sun Comes Up (1949), and Challenge to Lassie (1949) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is The Painted Hills worth watching?
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How long is The Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Painted Hills have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Painted Hills. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Painted Hills parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Painted Hills is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Painted Hills on?
The Painted Hills isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Painted Hills?
If you liked The Painted Hills, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, White Fang, Dog Gone.
Who directed The Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills (1951) was directed by Harold F. Kress and stars Gary Gray, Paul Kelly, Bruce Cowling.