Moondance Alexander (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Moondance Alexander is a drama and family film directed by Michael Damian, running about 94 minutes. “Sometimes Being Different Is The Best Way To Fit In.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother. She is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named Checkers who has jumped out of his paddock. Although Moondance returns the horse to his rightful owner, the gruff and mysterious Dante Longpre, she is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in disguise and is determined to help him realize his full potential. Moondance manages to talk Dante into training her and Checkers for the Bow Valley Classic and despite the criticism of her peers; discovers that perseverance, loyalty and individuality can land you in the winner's circle.
Who’s in it. Moondance Alexander stars Kay Panabaker as Moondance, Don Johnson as Dante, Lori Loughlin as Gelsey and James Best as McClancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Moondance Alexander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moondance Alexander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moondance Alexander tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moondance Alexander (2007)?
- In US, Moondance Alexander is available to stream on Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moondance Alexander worth watching?
- Moondance Alexander holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moondance Alexander?
- Moondance Alexander stars Kay Panabaker, Don Johnson, Lori Loughlin, James Best and Sasha Cohen.
- When was Moondance Alexander released?
- Moondance Alexander was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.