The Moon
Seen it?2023 | 129 min | Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Gravity or Guardians of the Galaxy, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 2029, Korea's lunar probe Woori embarks on a historic journey to the moon, capturing global attention.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Yong-hwa
- Sul Kyung-guKim Jae-guk
- Doh Kyung-sooHwang Sun-woo
- Kim Hee-aeYoon Moon-yeong
- Park Byung-eunJeong Min-gyu
- Cho Han-chulThe Minister
- Choi Byung-moThe Vice Minister
- Hong Seung-heeKang Han-byul
- Lee Sung-minHwang Gyu-tae
- Kim Rae-wonLee Sang-won
- Lee Yi-kyungCho Yoon-jong