Moonrise
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Where to stream Moonrise
Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and Mometu.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Moonrise
Where can I watch Moonrise in the United States?
Moonrise is available to stream on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and Mometu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Moonrise for free?
Moonrise streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Moonrise?
Moonrise scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Moonrise?
Moonrise stars Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, and Rex Ingram. Frank Borzage is the director.
How long is Moonrise?
Moonrise runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
When did Moonrise come out?
Moonrise was released on October 1, 1948.
Which studio made Moonrise?
Moonrise was produced by Republic Pictures in the United States.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.