The Moon Is Blue (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, The Moon Is Blue is a comedy and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 99 minutes. “From the Sensational Stage Hit That Ran 3 years on Broadway!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both men determine to find a way around her objections.
Who’s in it. The Moon Is Blue stars William Holden as Donald Gresham, David Niven as David Slater, Maggie McNamara as Patty O'Neill and Tom Tully as Michael O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Moon Is Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon Is Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon Is Blue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon Is Blue (1953)?
- In GB, The Moon Is Blue is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moon Is Blue worth watching?
- The Moon Is Blue holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon Is Blue?
- The Moon Is Blue stars William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara, Tom Tully and Dawn Addams.
- When was The Moon Is Blue released?
- The Moon Is Blue was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.