Name: Hills of Home
Genre: Family, Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: 1948
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Tom Drake, Janet Leigh, Rhys Williams

What Hills of Home Is About

Doctor William MacLure is the only physician in a remote Scottish glen and has looked after everyone in it for forty years. Tricked into buying a collie that is afraid of water, he sets about teaching Lassie to swim, while his real problem is that he is getting old and must bring on a doctor to serve the glen after him. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox, the ninety seven minute Technicolor production is the fourth of MGM’s seven Lassie films and was adapted from an 1895 novel by Ian Maclaren. Edmund Gwenn plays the doctor, with Donald Crisp, Tom Drake and a young Janet Leigh in support. It was released on 25 November 1948.

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What is Hills of Home about?

Doctor William MacLure is the only physician in a remote Scottish glen and has looked after everyone in it for forty years. Tricked into buying a collie that is afraid of water, he sets about teaching Lassie to swim, while his real problem is that he is getting old and must bring on a doctor to serve the glen after him.

Where can I watch Hills of Home?

Hills of Home is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Hills of Home?

Hills of Home runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Hills of Home come out?

Hills of Home was released in 1948.

Who directed Hills of Home?

Hills of Home was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.

Who stars in Hills of Home?

Hills of Home stars Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Tom Drake, Janet Leigh.

What is Hills of Home's rating?

Hills of Home holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.