Movie

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

“... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!”

★ 7.1(58)19381h 27m

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Anatole Litvak
Release date: 1938-07-20
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse — trailer

About The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a 1938 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor and Humphrey Bogart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse

Claire Trevor

Jo Keller

Humphrey Bogart

'Rocks' Valentine

Allen Jenkins

Okay

Donald Crisp

Police Inspector Lewis Lane

Gale Page

Nurse Randolph

Henry O'Neill

Judge

John Litel

Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney

Thurston Hall

Grant

Ward Bond

Tug

Ronald Reagan

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Mary Field

Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

researchrobberysocietyjewelrygangsterparanoiapsychologydark comedysociopathdoctorcriminalcriminal mind

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse in Canada?+

In Canada, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse on Netflix?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse stars Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins and Donald Crisp.

When did The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse come out?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a 1938 movie directed by Anatole Litvak.

What genre is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?+

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was directed by Anatole Litvak.