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Meet Dr. Christian

7.019391h 8mMovieComedyDrama

The first of six films in the "Dr. Christian" series, starring Jean Hersholt as a small town doctor trying to convince local officials to approve funds for a new hospital.

DirectorBernard Vorhaus
WritersIan McLellan Hunter·Ring Lardner Jr.
ProducerWilliam Stephens

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ArtiflixArtiflixCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bernard Vorhaus

JHJean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
Doctor Paul Christian
DLDorothy Lovett
Dorothy Lovett
Judy Price
RBRobert Baldwin
Robert Baldwin
Roy Davis
MJMarcia Mae Jones
Marcia Mae Jones
Marilee
PHPaul Harvey
Paul Harvey
John Hewitt
EBEnid Bennett
Enid Bennett
Anne Hewitt
JMJackie Moran
Jackie Moran
Don Hewitt
MEMaude Eburne
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Hastings
FJFrank Coghlan Jr.
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Bud
SESarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Minnows
EAEddie Acuff
Eddie Acuff
Benson
PPPatsy Parsons
Patsy Parsons
Patsy Hewitt

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Meet Dr. Christian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Meet Dr. Christian?

Meet Dr. Christian is streaming on Artiflix and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Meet Dr. Christian on Netflix?

No, Meet Dr. Christian is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and Cineverse.

Is Meet Dr. Christian on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Meet Dr. Christian isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Artiflix and Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch Meet Dr. Christian for free?

Meet Dr. Christian is available to stream free (with ads) on Artiflix and Cineverse in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Meet Dr. Christian?

Yes — Meet Dr. Christian is followed by The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) in the Dr. Christian Collection.

Is there a prequel to Meet Dr. Christian?

Meet Dr. Christian is the first film in the Dr. Christian Collection.

Is Meet Dr. Christian part of a trilogy?

No — Meet Dr. Christian is part of the Dr. Christian Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Dr. Christian Collection?

There are 6 films in the Dr. Christian Collection: Meet Dr. Christian (1939), The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940), Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940), Remedy for Riches (1940), Melody for Three (1941) and They Meet Again (1941).