Under the Same Moon

2007·Movie
1h 46min

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Under the Same Moon fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The love between a mother and a son knows no boundaries.

Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.
Immigration DramaHeartwarming JourneyFamily SeparationMother-Son BondComing-of-AgeHopeful & EmotionalContemporary Social IssuesCross-Border NarrativeResilience & Determination

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Under the Same Moon

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Where can I stream Under the Same Moon legally?

Under the Same Moon is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Under the Same Moon worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Under the Same Moon?

1 h 46 min

Under the Same Moon runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Under the Same Moon?

Critics59
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Under the Same Moon higher (67) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Under the Same Moon in?

SpanishEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Under the Same Moon?

6ATCADEITNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under the Same Moon in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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