The Moon Is Blue
1953, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Moon Is Blue
The Moon Is Blue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 July 1953.
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- 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)
Details
- Released
- 8 July 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Budget
- $400K
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The Moon Is Blue: quick answers
Is The Moon Is Blue worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Moon Is Blue?
The Moon Is Blue runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Moon Is Blue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Moon Is Blue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Moon Is Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Moon Is Blue yet.
Which OTT platform is The Moon Is Blue on?
The Moon Is Blue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 July 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Moon Is Blue?
If you liked The Moon Is Blue, try Sex Appeal, I Love You, Beth Cooper, The Right Kind of Wrong.
Who directed The Moon Is Blue?
The Moon Is Blue (1953) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara.