Die zwei Monddiebe (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1962, Die zwei Monddiebe is a fantasy, abenteuer and familie film directed by Jan Batory, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Twin brothers, Jacek and Placek, are the town's troublemakers. They're lazy, greedy and also cruel. They despise hard work, so they cook up a plan to make easy money that would make them rich for the rest of their lives: steal the moon and sell it. They set on a journey to find a place where the moon would be low enough for them to steal. Before they leave, they take the last loaf of bread from their poor hardworking mother. After numerous adventures the boys manage to catch the moon in a fishing net. But it is only the beginning of their troubles.

Who’s in it. Die zwei Monddiebe stars Lech Kaczynski as Jacek, Jaroslaw Kaczynski as Placek, Helena Grossówna as Mother and Jadwiga Kuryluk as Nieborak's mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Die zwei Monddiebe has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die zwei Monddiebe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die zwei Monddiebe tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.