Once a Moth (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Once a Moth is a drama film directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, running about 109 minutes. “Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cora de la Cruz, a Filipino nurse, dreams of moving to America. When her brother is killed, her ideas change.
Who’s in it. Once a Moth stars Nora Aunor as Corazon de la Cruz, Jay Ilagan as Bonifacio Santos, Gloria Sevilla as Chedeng de la Cruz and Perla Bautista as Yolanda Santos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Once a Moth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Moth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Moth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Moth (1976)?
- In US, Once a Moth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once a Moth worth watching?
- Once a Moth holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once a Moth?
- Once a Moth stars Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista and Eddie Villamayor.
- When was Once a Moth released?
- Once a Moth was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.