Moonrise
Seen it?1948 | 90 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Borzage
- Dane ClarkDanny Hawkins
- Gail RussellGilly Johnson
- Ethel BarrymoreGrandma
- Allyn JoslynClem Otis
- Rex IngramMose
- Harry MorganBilly Scripture
- David StreetKen Williams
- Selena RoyleAunt Jessie
- Harry Carey Jr.Jimmy Biff
- Irving BaconJudd Jenkins