Moonrise (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, Moonrise is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 90 minutes. “HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny is despised by his schoolmates because his father was accused of killing a man and is condemned to the death penalty.
Who’s in it. Moonrise stars Dane Clark as Danny Hawkins, Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson, Ethel Barrymore as Grandma and Allyn Joslyn as Clem Otis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Moonrise 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonrise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonrise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonrise (1948)?
- In US, Moonrise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonrise worth watching?
- Moonrise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonrise?
- Moonrise stars Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn and Rex Ingram.
- When was Moonrise released?
- Moonrise was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.