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The Moon Is Blue

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1953 | 99 min | Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The 40 Year-Old Virgin, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both men determine to find a way around her objections.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 WGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Otto Preminger

  • William HoldenDonald Gresham
  • David NivenDavid Slater
  • Maggie McNamaraPatty O'Neill
  • Tom TullyMichael O'Neill
  • Dawn AddamsCynthia Slater
  • Fortunio BonanovaTelevision Performer
  • Gregory RatoffTaxi Driver
  • Johannes HeestersTourist (uncredited)
  • Hardy KrügerTourist (uncredited)
  • Johanna MatzTourist (uncredited)