Moon

Name: Moon
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2009-06-12
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw

2009 | 97 min | Science Fiction, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Interstellar or The Creator, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is eager to return to Earth. Stationed alone at a Moon-based facility with his computer assistant GERTY, an unexpected accident sets off a series of unsettling events that shake his isolation.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Awards: BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA. Plus 17 other awards.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 390K people sought it out in the past year