Moon Man (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Moon Man is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Stephan Schesch, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One night, a shooting star appears, whizzing through outer space towards the moon. Moon Man seizes his chance, grabs the speeding comet by the tail and hitches a ride to earth. This 'attack from outer space' sets the alarm bells ringing in the Presidential Headquarters. While escaping the President and his soldiers, Moon Man sets off on a long journey and marvels at the many wonders the earth has to offer – and he realizes how much children love and need him.
Who’s in it. Moon Man stars Tomi Ungerer as Erzähler, Katharina Thalbach as Moon Man (voice), Ulrich Tukur as President (voice) and Corinna Harfouch as Conquistadora (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Moon Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon Man 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 Moon Man (2012)?
- In US, Moon Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moon Man worth watching?
- Moon Man holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon Man?
- Moon Man stars Tomi Ungerer, Katharina Thalbach, Ulrich Tukur, Corinna Harfouch and Ulrich Noethen.
- When was Moon Man released?
- Moon Man was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.