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Moonrise

1948·Movie
1h 30min·NR
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!

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.
Film NoirPsychological DramaTroubled ProtagonistSmall Town MysteryRomantic ConflictSocial OutcastAtmospheric CinematographyRedemption ThemesSouthern Gothic

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Moonrise legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moonrise worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moonrise rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Moonrise?

1 h 30 min

Moonrise runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moonrise?

Critics100
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Moonrise higher (100) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Moonrise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moonrise?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moonrise in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.