New Moon (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1940, New Moon is an adventure and romance film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 105 minutes. “Songs! THRILLS! Romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A revolutionary leader romances a French aristocrat in Louisiana.
Who’s in it. New Moon stars Jeanette MacDonald as Marianne de Beaumanoir, Nelson Eddy as Charles, Mary Boland as Valerie de Rossac and George Zucco as Vicomte Ribaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, New Moon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 New Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Moon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Moon (1940)?
- In US, New Moon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 New Moon worth watching?
- New Moon holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New Moon?
- New Moon stars Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Mary Boland, George Zucco and H.B. Warner.
- When was New Moon released?
- New Moon was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.