Salt Water Moose (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1996, Salt Water Moose is an adventure and family film directed by Stuart Margolin, running about 93 minutes. “A boy, a girl, a moose. An adventure of a lifetime!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Bobby and his Mom move from Toronto, away from his dad and his baseball team, to a small town in Nova Scotia, he's picked on by all the local kids, except for Jo. And Jo has also befriended a lonely male moose who lives on an island, and she has a wild plan to capture and relocate a female moose to be company for him. Together, Bobby and Jo, with the help of their single parents, Eva and Lester, attempt to put Jo's plan into operation.

Who’s in it. Salt Water Moose stars Johnny Morina as Bobby Scofield, Timothy Dalton as Lester Parnell, Lolita Davidovich as Eva Scofield and Katharine Isabelle as Josephine 'Jo' Parnell (as Katherine Isobel), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Salt Water Moose has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salt Water Moose page.

If you liked it. Fans of Salt Water Moose tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Salt Water Moose (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salt Water Moose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Salt Water Moose worth watching?
Salt Water Moose holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Salt Water Moose?
Salt Water Moose stars Johnny Morina, Timothy Dalton, Lolita Davidovich, Katharine Isabelle and Maurice Godin.
When was Salt Water Moose released?
Salt Water Moose was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.