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Far Side of the Moon

2003Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes81%87%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes81%87%

Summary

After the death of his mother, a man tries to discover a meaning to his life, to the universe and to rebuild a relationship with the only family he has left: his gay brother.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Robert Lepage
Written by
Robert Lepage
Produced by
Bob Krupinski, Mario St-Laurent
Music by
Benoit Jutras

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Facts

September 9, 2003 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
September 9, 2003
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Russian
Made in
Canada
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Far Side of the Moon worth watching?"

Questions about Far Side of the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Far Side of the Moon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Far Side of the Moon okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Far Side of the Moon make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Far Side of the Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Far Side of the Moon in English?

FrenchEnglishRussian

No, it was made in French, with some English and Russian.