The Moon and Sixpence (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1942, The Moon and Sixpence is a drama film directed by Albert Lewin, running about 89 minutes. “Strange DREAMS - He had ideas he never told her about...He didn't dare!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.
Who’s in it. The Moon and Sixpence stars George Sanders as Charles Strickland, Herbert Marshall as Geoffrey Wolfe, Doris Dudley as Blanche Stroeve and Eric Blore as Capt. Nichols, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Moon and Sixpence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon and Sixpence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon and Sixpence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon and Sixpence (1942)?
- In US, The Moon and Sixpence is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moon and Sixpence worth watching?
- The Moon and Sixpence holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon and Sixpence?
- The Moon and Sixpence stars George Sanders, Herbert Marshall, Doris Dudley, Eric Blore and Albert Bassermann.
- When was The Moon and Sixpence released?
- The Moon and Sixpence was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.