Moon Over Burma (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Moon Over Burma is an adventure and romance film directed by Louis King, running about 76 minutes. “Jungle love tease! Bob Preston tears the heart out of Preston Foster by making jungle love to exciting Dorothy Lamour beneath that burning Burma Moon! It's hot! It's dangerous! It's thrilling” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The managers of a teak lumber camp in Burma compete for the affections of a beautiful American entertainer who gets stranded in Rangoon.
Who’s in it. Moon Over Burma stars Dorothy Lamour as Arla Dean, Robert Preston as Chuck Lane, Preston Foster as Bill Gordon and Doris Nolan as Cynthia Harmon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Moon Over Burma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Over Burma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon Over Burma tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon Over Burma (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moon Over Burma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moon Over Burma worth watching?
- Moon Over Burma holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon Over Burma?
- Moon Over Burma stars Dorothy Lamour, Robert Preston, Preston Foster, Doris Nolan and Albert Bassermann.
- When was Moon Over Burma released?
- Moon Over Burma was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.