Moonlight Sonata (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, Moonlight Sonata is a drama and romance film directed by Lothar Mendes, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In this romantic tale Paderewski, the famed pianist, and two other plane crash survivors are guests of a Swedish baroness. Interwoven throughout this gentle and charming story are exquisite piano solos performed superbly by the elderly pianist, Paderewski.
Who’s in it. Moonlight Sonata stars Ignacy Jan Paderewski as Himself, Marie Tempest as Baroness Lindenborg, Barbara Greene as Ingrid Hansen and Eric Portman as Mario de la Costa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Moonlight Sonata has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonlight Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Sonata (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonlight Sonata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moonlight Sonata worth watching?
- Moonlight Sonata holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moonlight Sonata?
- Moonlight Sonata stars Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Marie Tempest, Barbara Greene, Eric Portman and W. Graham Brown.
- When was Moonlight Sonata released?
- Moonlight Sonata was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.