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Moon

2009·Movie
1h 37min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8

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250,000 miles from home, the hardest thing to face... is yourself.

With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is eager to return to Earth. Stationed alone at a Moon-based facility with his computer assistant GERTY, an unexpected accident sets off a series of unsettling events that shake his isolation.
Isolation & LonelinessPsychological Sci-FiIdentity & ConsciousnessPhilosophical MysteryThought-ProvokingHumanity vs. AIMinimalist Space SettingCompelling Lead PerformanceAtmospheric & Melancholy

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Questions about Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moon worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moon rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Moon?

1 h 37 min

Moon runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moon?

Critics79
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Moon much the same way.

Was Moon a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Moon in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moon?

52ADARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCODEECES+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moon in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Moon use?

20 Minutes into the FutureCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveMinimalist CastRed HerringRobot BuddyThe Other DarrinAsteroid MinersThe VoiceYour Days Are NumberedVideo PhoneArtistic License – SpaceBittersweet Endingand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for Moon, including 20 Minutes into the Future, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Minimalist Cast.