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The Man Who Invented The Moon

2003Movie33 min

Comedy
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A melancholic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

I'm sorry about your brother. I need a job.

Sammy Hughes, a man who struggles to live his life after being orphaned at a young age.

Feels like

  • Orphan's Journey
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Quirky Protagonist
  • Small Town Life
  • Heartwarming
  • Introspective

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
John Colburn, Laura Hegarty
Produced by
Lee Kirk, Larry Fitzgibben
Music by
Willie Wisley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 15, 2003 · 33 min · Comedy

Released
November 15, 2003
Runtime
33 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Man Who Invented The Moon worth watching?"

Questions about The Man Who Invented The Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man Who Invented The Moon worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is The Man Who Invented The Moon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Man Who Invented The Moon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Is The Man Who Invented The Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.