The Raging Moon (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, The Raging Moon is a drama and romance film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Bruce Pritchard is paralysed in a soccer game and is confined to a wheelchair in a convalescence home. But this doesn't slow his lust for life. Then he meets Jill and has to think about the effects of disability.
Who’s in it. The Raging Moon stars Malcolm McDowell as Bruce Pritchard, Nanette Newman as Jill Matthews, Georgia Brown as Sarah Charles and Bernard Lee as Uncle Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Raging Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Raging Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Raging Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Raging Moon (1971)?
- In GB, The Raging Moon is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Raging Moon worth watching?
- The Raging Moon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Raging Moon?
- The Raging Moon stars Malcolm McDowell, Nanette Newman, Georgia Brown, Bernard Lee and Barry Jackson.
- When was The Raging Moon released?
- The Raging Moon was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.