Reaching for the Moon (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1930, Reaching for the Moon is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 91 minutes. “What excitement! What novelty! What modern day splendor. Fairbanks in a three-mile-a-minute comedy-drama.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wall Street wizard, Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then loses his fortune in the market crash and feels he has also lost his girl.
Who’s in it. Reaching for the Moon stars Douglas Fairbanks as Larry Day, Bebe Daniels as Vivien Benton, Edward Everett Horton as Roger, the Valet and Claud Allister as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Reaching for the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reaching for the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reaching for the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon (1930)?
- In US, Reaching for the Moon is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reaching for the Moon worth watching?
- Reaching for the Moon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon stars Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton, Claud Allister and Jack Mulhall.
- When was Reaching for the Moon released?
- Reaching for the Moon was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.