The Moth (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, The Moth is a drama film directed by Tomasz Zygadło, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan (Roman Wilhelmi) is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
Who’s in it. The Moth stars Roman Wilhelmi as Jan, Anna Seniuk as Magda, Jan's mistress, Iwona Bielska as Justyna, Jan's wife and Nela Obarska as Agata, Jan's ex-wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Moth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moth (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moth worth watching?
- The Moth holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moth?
- The Moth stars Roman Wilhelmi, Anna Seniuk, Iwona Bielska, Nela Obarska and Jerzy Trela.
- When was The Moth released?
- The Moth was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.