Where can I watch On Moonlight Bay (1951)?

In US, On Moonlight Bay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is On Moonlight Bay worth watching?

On Moonlight Bay holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in On Moonlight Bay?

On Moonlight Bay stars Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith, Leon Ames and Rosemary DeCamp.

When was On Moonlight Bay released?

On Moonlight Bay was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.

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On Moonlight Bay (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1951, On Moonlight Bay is a comedy, family, romance and music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 95 minutes. “The lovin'est musical in many a moon!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield begins a romance with William Sherman who lives across the street. Marjorie has to learn how to dance and act like a proper young lady. Unfortunately William Sherman has unconventional ideas for the time. His ideas include not believing in marriage or money, which causes friction with Marjorie's father, who is the local bank vice president

Who’s in it. On Moonlight Bay stars Doris Day as Marjorie 'Marjie' Winfield, Gordon MacRae as William 'Bill' Sherman, Jack Smith as Hubert Wakely and Leon Ames as George Winfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, On Moonlight Bay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Moonlight Bay page.

If you liked it. Fans of On Moonlight Bay tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch On Moonlight Bay (1951)?: In US, On Moonlight Bay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is On Moonlight Bay worth watching?: On Moonlight Bay holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in On Moonlight Bay?: On Moonlight Bay stars Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith, Leon Ames and Rosemary DeCamp.
When was On Moonlight Bay released?: On Moonlight Bay was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.