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From the Land of the Moon

2016Movie2 h 0 minR

DramaRomance
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic406.2Rotten Tomatoes32%62%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

In 1950s France, a free-spirited woman trapped in an arranged marriage falls in love with an injured veteran of the Indochinese War.

Feels like

  • French Romance Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Post-War Era
  • Psychological Turmoil
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholic
  • Complex Narrative

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Nicole Garcia
Written by
Nicole Garcia, Jacques Fieschi, Milena Agus
Produced by
Alain Attal
Music by
Daniel Pemberton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 19, 2016 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
October 19, 2016
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Spanish
Made in
Belgium, France
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$47,748
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream From the Land of the Moon?"

Questions about From the Land of the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream From the Land of the Moon?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, From the Land of the Moon streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is From the Land of the Moon worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is From the Land of the Moon good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is From the Land of the Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is From the Land of the Moon in English?

FrenchGermanSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some German and Spanish.