Sitting on the Moon (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 6

Sitting on the Moon poster

Released in 1936, Sitting on the Moon is a comedy and drama film directed by Ralph Staub, running about 66 minutes.

What it’s about. A successful songwriter and a struggling singer become involved professionally and romantically on the road to stardom.

Who’s in it. Sitting on the Moon stars Roger Pryor as Danny West, Grace Bradley as Polly Blair, William Newell as Mike and Pert Kelton as Mattie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sitting on the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sitting on the Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sitting on the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sitting on the Moon (1936)?
In US, Sitting on the Moon is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sitting on the Moon worth watching?
Sitting on the Moon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sitting on the Moon?
Sitting on the Moon stars Roger Pryor, Grace Bradley, William Newell, Pert Kelton and Henry Kolker.
When was Sitting on the Moon released?
Sitting on the Moon was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.