Moonfleet (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1955, Moonfleet is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 87 minutes. “Wild and wonderful as the thrill-packed novel that inspired it !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the eighteenth century, Moonfleet is about John Mohune, a young orphan who is sent to the Dorset village of Moonfleet to stay with an old friend of his mother's, Jeremy Fox. Fox is a morally ambiguous character, an elegant gentleman involved with smugglers and pirates.
Who’s in it. Moonfleet stars Stewart Granger as Jeremy Fox, George Sanders as Lord James Ashwood, Joan Greenwood as Lady Clarista Ashwood and Viveca Lindfors as Mrs. Minton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Moonfleet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonfleet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonfleet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonfleet (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonfleet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moonfleet worth watching?
- Moonfleet holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonfleet?
- Moonfleet stars Stewart Granger, George Sanders, Joan Greenwood, Viveca Lindfors and Jon Whiteley.
- When was Moonfleet released?
- Moonfleet was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.