A Walk on the Moon

1987Movie1 h 35 minR

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A Peace Corps volunteer, bubbling o'er with idealism, learns to his delight that he has been assigned to a remote, backward Colombian village. When he arrives, he is confused by the cynical attitude of his predecessor

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Written by
William Mai
Produced by
Dina Silver
Music by
Paul Chihara

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Facts

January 1, 1987 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Shotgun Wedding, Tampon Run, Parental Fashion Veto +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Walk on the Moon?"

Questions about A Walk on the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Walk on the Moon?

In the United States, A Walk on the Moon streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Walk on the Moon worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.6).

Is A Walk on the Moon okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Walk on the Moon good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does A Walk on the Moon use?

Shotgun WeddingTampon RunParental Fashion VetoPrecision F-StrikeDaddy's GirlArtistic License – SpaceRed Oni, Blue OniComically Missing the PointDoting ParentArtistic License – HistoryParental AbandonmentEnd of an Eraand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Shotgun Wedding, Tampon Run, and Parental Fashion Veto.