Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
No. 5: The Case of the Cancelled Wedding
A young doctor gives up big-city success to help his father set up a small-town clinic.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lew AyresDr. James Kildare
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Leonard Gillespie
- Laraine DayNurse Mary Lamont
- Samuel S. HindsDr. Stephen Kildare
- Gene LockhartGeorge Winslow
- John SheltonDr. Davidson
- Nat PendletonJoe Wayman
- Emma DunnMrs. Martha Kildare
- Alma KrugerMolly Byrd
- Walter KingsfordDr. Walter Carew
- Nell CraigNurse Parker
- Cliff DanielsonDr. Jordan
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Ruskin, Max Brand, Willis Goldbeck
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After Dr. Kildare Goes Home
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Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1940 · 6.7/10
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The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941 · 7.0/10
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Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
1941 · 6.8/10
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Dr. Kildare's Victory
1942 · 6.2/10
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Calling Dr. Gillespie
1942 · 7.0/10
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Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
1942 · 6.5/10
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Dr. Kildare Goes Home: quick answers
What should I watch before Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
Watch Young Dr. Kildare (1938), Calling Dr. Kildare (1939), The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939), and Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
Next in the series: Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940), The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941), and Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941).
Is Dr. Kildare Goes Home worth watching?
Dr. Kildare Goes Home doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
Dr. Kildare Goes Home runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Dr. Kildare Goes Home have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dr. Kildare Goes Home. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dr. Kildare Goes Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dr. Kildare Goes Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dr. Kildare Goes Home on?
Dr. Kildare Goes Home isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
If you liked Dr. Kildare Goes Home, try Hungry Hearts, The Keys of the Kingdom, Extraordinary Measures.
Who directed Dr. Kildare Goes Home?
Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day.