Moonrise
“HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!”
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 watch Moonrise in India
Can I watch Moonrise in India? Yes — you can stream Moonrise in India on Plex.
PlexClick a service to open Moonrise there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Moonrise streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Plex | — |
| United States | Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | Orange VOD, Sooner, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Moonrise
Moonrise is a 1948 English-language drama film directed by Frank Borzage. The cast is led by Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.
Moonrise was produced by Republic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 1, 1948, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Writers
- Charles F. Haas
- Release date
- October 1, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Republic Pictures
Moonrise cast & crew
Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Charles F. Haas.
The cast features Dane Clark as Danny Hawkins, Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson, Ethel Barrymore as Grandma, Allyn Joslyn as Clem Otis, Rex Ingram as Mose, and Harry Morgan as Billy Scripture.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Lava, cinematography is by John L. Russell, and it was produced by Charles F. Haas and Marshall Grant.
Is Moonrise worth watching?
Moonrise holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Moonrise is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Moonrise
In India, you can stream Moonrise on Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Moonrise
Dane Clark
Danny Hawkins
Gail Russell
Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymore
Grandma
Allyn Joslyn
Clem Otis
Rex Ingram
Mose
Harry Morgan
Billy Scripture
David Street
Ken Williams
Selena Royle
Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey Jr.
Jimmy Biff
Irving Bacon
Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridges
Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevenson
Uncle Joe Jingle
Moonrise — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Moonrise in India?
Moonrise is streaming on Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch Moonrise in the US?
In the US, Moonrise is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Moonrise in the UK?
In the UK, Moonrise is streaming on Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Is Moonrise on Plex?
Yes — Moonrise is currently available on Plex in India.
▸What language is Moonrise in?
Moonrise is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Moonrise?
Moonrise runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Moonrise rated?
Moonrise is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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