Black Moon (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1975, Black Moon is a fantasy, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Louis Malle, running about 101 minutes. “An apocalyptic Alice in Wonderland!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There is a war in the world between the men and the women. A young girl tries to escape this reality and comes to a hidden place where a strange unicorn lives with a family: sister, brother, many children and an old woman that never leaves her bed but stays in contact with the world through her radio.
Who’s in it. Black Moon stars Cathryn Harrison as Lily, Therese Giehse as Old Lady (as Thérèse Giehse), Alexandra Stewart as Sister Lily and Joe Dallesandro as Brother Lily.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Moon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Moon (1975)?
- In US, Black Moon is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Moon worth watching?
- Black Moon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Moon?
- Black Moon stars Cathryn Harrison, Therese Giehse, Alexandra Stewart and Joe Dallesandro.
- When was Black Moon released?
- Black Moon was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.