Full Moon in Blue Water (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Full Moon in Blue Water is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Masterson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Floyd, the owner of a bar on the Texas coast, has been depressed for a year after his wife disappeared in a swimming accident. He lives with his senile father-in-law "The General" and is helped by Jimmy, a former asylum inmate, and the good-natured Louise. The bar is rapidly losing money and Charlie wants to buy it cheaply before it becomes publicly known that a nearby bridge is to be built. Louise offers her savings to go into partnership with Floyd, but Floyd decides to sell when he is forced to pay his back taxes.
Who’s in it. Full Moon in Blue Water stars Gene Hackman as Floyd, Teri Garr as Louise, Burgess Meredith as The General and Elias Koteas as Jimmy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Full Moon in Blue Water 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Full Moon in Blue Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Full Moon in Blue Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Full Moon in Blue Water (1988)?
- In US, Full Moon in Blue Water is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Full Moon in Blue Water worth watching?
- Full Moon in Blue Water holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Full Moon in Blue Water?
- Full Moon in Blue Water stars Gene Hackman, Teri Garr, Burgess Meredith, Elias Koteas and Kevin Cooney.
- When was Full Moon in Blue Water released?
- Full Moon in Blue Water was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.