Moon Over Montana (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film

Moon Over Montana poster

Released in 1946, Moon Over Montana is a music and western film directed by Oliver Drake, running about 56 minutes. “A cattle rancher plans to buy a entire rail line to force his competition out of business” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jimmy Wakely and his sidekick "Lasses" White run into trouble as they attempt to hire some cattle cars on the Cattleman's Railroad to take their herd to market. Rancher Joseph Colton has bought up all the cattle cars and intends to purchase the penniless line from principal stockholder Gywnn Randall. She is eager to sell to Colton but doesn't realize that he intends to force all the ranchers out of business once he has control of the line.

Who’s in it. Moon Over Montana stars Jimmy Wakely as Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White as Lasses White, Jennifer Holt as Gwynn Randal and Jack Ingram as Sam Barkely, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Over Montana page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moon Over Montana tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moon Over Montana (1946)?
In US, Moon Over Montana is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Moon Over Montana?
Moon Over Montana stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Jennifer Holt, Jack Ingram and Louise Arthur.
When was Moon Over Montana released?
Moon Over Montana was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.