On Moonlight Bay

1951·Movie
1h 35min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes100%80%

Where to watch

HBO MaxTCM

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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
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Crew

Directed by:
Roy Del Ruth
Written by:
Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Booth Tarkington
Produced by:
William Jacobs
Composed by:
Max Steiner

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Questions about On Moonlight Bay

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Where can I stream On Moonlight Bay legally?

HBO MaxTCM

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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