Blood on the Moon (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Blood on the Moon is an action, drama, romance and western film directed by Robert Wise, running about 88 minutes. “A WOMAN'S BULLET KILLS AS QUICK AS A MAN'S!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.
Who’s in it. Blood on the Moon stars Robert Mitchum as Jim Garry, Barbara Bel Geddes as Amy Lufton, Robert Preston as Tate Riling and Walter Brennan as Kris Barden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blood on the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $88 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and 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 Blood on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood on the Moon 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 Blood on the Moon (1948)?
- In US, Blood on the Moon is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and 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 Blood on the Moon worth watching?
- Blood on the Moon holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood on the Moon?
- Blood on the Moon stars Robert Mitchum, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Preston, Walter Brennan and Phyllis Thaxter.
- When was Blood on the Moon released?
- Blood on the Moon was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.