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In the Shadow of the Moon

2007Movie1 h 49 minPG

DocumentaryHistory
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic846.8Rotten Tomatoes95%91%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic846.8Rotten Tomatoes95%91%

Summary

Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.

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  • Date night
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5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
David Sington
Produced by
Belinda Blacklock
Music by
Steve Cookman, Philip Sheppard, Robin Green

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Facts

January 19, 2007 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
January 19, 2007
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Walking Spoiler, Artistic License – Physics +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Shadow of the Moon?"

Questions about In the Shadow of the Moon

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Where can I stream In the Shadow of the Moon?

History Vault

In the United States, In the Shadow of the Moon streams on History Vault. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is In the Shadow of the Moon worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is In the Shadow of the Moon okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

What tropes does In the Shadow of the Moon use?

Chekhov's GunWalking SpoilerArtistic License – PhysicsPolice BrutalityDead PartnerAll There in the ManualFreeze-Frame BonusSet Right What Once Went WrongRoom Full of CrazyOffing the OffspringCassandra TruthWell-Intentioned Extremistand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Walking Spoiler, and Artistic License – Physics.