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Arrowsmith

6.519311h 48mNRMovieDrama

A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.

DirectorJohn Ford
WriterSidney Howard
ProducersSamuel Goldwyn·Arthur Hornblow Jr.

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Cast · Directed by John Ford

RCRonald Colman
Ronald Colman
Dr. Martin Arrowsmith
HHHelen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Leora Tozer Arrowsmith
RBRichard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Gustav Sondelius
AAA.E. Anson
A.E. Anson
Professor Max Gottlieb
CBClarence Brooks
Clarence Brooks
Dr. Oliver Marchand
AFAlec B. Francis
Alec B. Francis
Twyford
CKClaude King
Claude King
Dr. Tubbs
BRBert Roach
Bert Roach
Bert Tozer
MLMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Joyce Lanyon
RHRussell Hopton
Russell Hopton
Terry Wickett
DLDavid Landau
David Landau
State Veterinarian
LHLumsden Hare
Lumsden Hare
Sir Robert Fairland

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Arrowsmith — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Arrowsmith?

Arrowsmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Arrowsmith on Netflix?

No, Arrowsmith is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix.

Is Arrowsmith on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Arrowsmith is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Arrowsmith for free?

Arrowsmith is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.