Moonrise (1948)
Overview
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Where to watch Moonrise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Plex, Fawesome, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | Orange VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Plex | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Moonrise in 119 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Moonrise about?
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression. Moonrise is a Drama movie, released on 1948-10-01, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Moonrise worth watching?
TMDB users rate Moonrise 6.4 out of 10 from 80 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Moonrise?
In the United States, Moonrise is free to watch on Kanopy, Plex and Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Frank Borzage
Cast
- Dane Clark as Danny Hawkins
- Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson
- Ethel Barrymore as Grandma
- Allyn Joslyn as Clem Otis
- Rex Ingram as Mose
- Harry Morgan as Billy Scripture
- David Street as Ken Williams
- Selena Royle as Aunt Jessie
- Harry Carey Jr. as Jimmy Biff
- Irving Bacon as Judd Jenkins
- Lloyd Bridges as Jerry Sykes
- Houseley Stevenson as Uncle Joe Jingle
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Sources
Details and the 6.4/10 rating from Moonrise on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.