The Moonstone (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Moonstone is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Robert Bierman, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Greg Wise (Sense and Sensibility) and Keeley Hawes (Karaoke) star in this sumptuous adaptation of Wilkie Collins' classic mystery, the first detective novel ever written. The Moonstone, a sacred Hindu diamond was stolen from the head of the Moon God, in its shrine by John Herncastle in 1799. The stone is said to be cursed if it is removed from the shrine. In 1848, a man named Franklin Blake announces to Rachel that the Moonstone has been bequeathed to her by Herncastle. Blake gives her the jewel on her birthday and offers to mount the jewel for her, in order that she might wear it. Inevitably, the jewel is found missing the next morning and Rachel believes Blake stole it. Determined to prove his innocence, Blake leaves in order to pursue the real truth behind the theft.
Who’s in it. The Moonstone stars Greg Wise as Franklin Blake, Keeley Hawes as Rachel Verinder, Terrence Hardiman as Colonel Sir John Herncastle and Mellan Mitchell as Cut-throat Indian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Moonstone has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moonstone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moonstone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moonstone (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moonstone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moonstone worth watching?
- The Moonstone holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Moonstone?
- The Moonstone stars Greg Wise, Keeley Hawes, Terrence Hardiman, Mellan Mitchell and Peter Vaughan.
- When was The Moonstone released?
- The Moonstone was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.