Kentucky (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1938, Kentucky is a drama and romance film directed by David Butler, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.
Who’s in it. Kentucky stars Loretta Young as Sally Goodwin, Richard Greene as Jack Dillon, Walter Brennan as Peter Goodwin and Douglass Dumbrille as John Dillon - 1861, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Kentucky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kentucky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kentucky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kentucky (1938)?
- In US, Kentucky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kentucky worth watching?
- Kentucky holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kentucky?
- Kentucky stars Loretta Young, Richard Greene, Walter Brennan, Douglass Dumbrille and Karen Morley.
- When was Kentucky released?
- Kentucky was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.