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Moonlighting

1982Movie1 h 37 minPG

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

A bleak, slow-burning drama movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A Polish contractor, Nowak, leads a group of workmen to London so they can provide cheap labor for a government official based there. Nowak has to manage the project and the men as they encounter the tempations of the West and loneliness and separation from their families. Nowak is the only one of the group who speaks English, and he uses this as a tool over his team. When the unrest in Poland leads to a military takeover, Nowak is faced with a much more difficult situation than he expected.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Bleak & Tense
  • Cultural Clash
  • Gritty Realism
  • Slow Burn Suspense
  • Authoritarianism Themes
  • Moral Dilemmas

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jerzy Skolimowski
Written by
Jerzy Skolimowski
Produced by
Mark Shivas, Jerzy Skolimowski, Michael White
Music by
Stanley Myers

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Facts

September 26, 1982 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
September 26, 1982
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Polish
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Moonlighting?"

Questions about Moonlighting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonlighting?

PlexPrimeHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsShout! FactoryTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Moonlighting streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Moonlighting worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Moonlighting okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Moonlighting?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Moonlighting plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.