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Moonrise

1948Movie1 h 30 minNR

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%70%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%70%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Charles F. Haas, Ted Strauss
Produced by
Charles F. Haas
Music by
William Lava

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Facts

October 1, 1948 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
October 1, 1948
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Moonrise?"

Questions about Moonrise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonrise?

KanopyPlexFawesomeMometu

In the United States, Moonrise is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Moonrise worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Moonrise good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.