What is Moon like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Moon as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Moon as mild.

Which films are like Moon?

Films with a similar feel include Solaris, Silent Running, Blade Runner, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Where can I watch Moon?

In United States, Moon streams on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free.

20091h 37mScience FictionDrama

Moon

Name: Moon
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2009-06-12
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 7.563000202178955
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw

A lone lunar station worker nearing the end of his contract uncovers a disturbing secret that forces him to question who he really is.

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Ember's analysis

MoodMixed
EnergyModerate
PacingMeasured
IntensityModerate
ComplexityLayered
ViolenceMild

More about the film

OverviewA solitary worker on the moon faces a crisis of identity and sanity as he uncovers unsettling truths about his existence.

A solitary worker on the moon faces a crisis of identity and sanity as he uncovers unsettling truths about his existence.

What critics saidCritics widely praise Duncan Jones' thoughtful low-budget debut and Sam Rockwell's nuanced dual performance, while noting its slow, enclosed pace and a few weaker moments in the final confrontation.

Critics widely praise Duncan Jones' thoughtful low-budget debut and Sam Rockwell's nuanced dual performance, while noting its slow, enclosed pace and a few weaker moments in the final confrontation.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

the protagonist discovers he is a clone and must confront his own duplicate
Lunar Industries recycles employees and conceals the truth to keep helium-3 harvesting running
the film is mostly confined to the small station with a white, moody look

Films like Moon, and whySolaris, Silent Running, Blade Runner, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Solarisshared isolated lunar station setting, existential identity crisis, and single-performer psychological sci-fi tension
Silent Runningshared lone worker isolated in space and corporate-controlled artificial companion with a dark secret
Blade Runnershared retro-futurist claustrophobic sci-fi and questioning of identity and corporate exploitation
2001: A Space Odysseyshared cerebral slow-burn sci-fi with a computer companion and isolation themes

Movie DetailsDuncan Jones · 2009 · 97 min

Director: Duncan Jones
Release Date: 2009-06-12
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: 7.6 / 10 (6603)

Common questionsWhat is Moon about?

What is Moon about?: A lone lunar station worker nearing the end of his contract uncovers a disturbing secret that forces him to question who he really is.
What is Moon like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Moon as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
Is Moon violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Moon as mild.
What did critics think of Moon?: Critics widely praise Duncan Jones' thoughtful low-budget debut and Sam Rockwell's nuanced dual performance, while noting its slow, enclosed pace and a few weaker moments in the final confrontation.
Which films are like Moon?: Films with a similar feel include Solaris, Silent Running, Blade Runner, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
How long is Moon?: Moon runs 97 minutes.
Where can I watch Moon?: In United States, Moon streams on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free.