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Moon Over Parador

1988Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes42%46%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes42%46%

Summary

Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse... to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Paul Mazursky
Written by
Paul Mazursky, Charles G. Booth, Leon Capetanos
Produced by
Paul Mazursky
Music by
Maurice Jarre

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Facts

September 9, 1988 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 1988
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Affably Evil, The Alcoholic, Appeal to Flattery +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Moon Over Parador?"

Questions about Moon Over Parador

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moon Over Parador?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Moon Over Parador from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Moon Over Parador worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 42%). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Moon Over Parador okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Moon Over Parador make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Moon Over Parador good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Moon Over Parador a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.