On Moonlight Bay

1951·Movie
1h 35min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The lovin'est musical in many a moon!

The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield begins a romance with William Sherman who lives across the street. Marjorie has to learn how to dance and act like a proper young lady. Unfortunately William Sherman has unconventional ideas for the time. His ideas include not believing in marriage or money, which causes friction with Marjorie's father, who is the local bank vice president
Small-Town Romance1950s NostalgiaComing-of-AgeFamily DynamicsMusical ElementsQuaint CharmSocial CommentaryClassic HollywoodGentle Humor

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Questions about On Moonlight Bay

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Where can I stream On Moonlight Bay legally?

On Moonlight Bay is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Moonlight Bay worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On Moonlight Bay rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is On Moonlight Bay?

1 h 35 min

On Moonlight Bay runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on On Moonlight Bay?

Critics83
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate On Moonlight Bay higher (83) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is On Moonlight Bay in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Moonlight Bay?

8AUCAGBIEINJPUSNZ

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On Moonlight Bay in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On Moonlight Bay use?

Ascended ExtraSoapbox SadieUnkempt BeautyGossip EvolutionChuck Cunningham SyndromeMasculine Girl, Feminine BoyA-Cup AngstHollywood CostumingShe Cleans Up NicelyRunning GagParents as PeopleServile Snarkerand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for On Moonlight Bay, including Ascended Extra, Soapbox Sadie, Unkempt Beauty.

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